Maclin vs Ellington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maclin

Boy #5,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Flann (red-haired one)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #5,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"settlement of Ella's people"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Maclin Rank #5,241

Ellington Rank #5,217

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 vs #5241 for Maclin.

Is Maclin or Ellington more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 compared to Maclin at #5241 in the United States.

What do Maclin and Ellington mean?

Maclin means "son of Flann (red-haired one)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin).

Are Maclin and Ellington boy or girl names?

Maclin is primarily a boy name. Ellington is primarily a boy name.