Maclin vs Rafferty

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 #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Irish English American

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Maclin Rank #5,241

Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5241 for Maclin.

Is Maclin or Rafferty more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Maclin at #5241 in the United States.

What do Maclin and Rafferty mean?

Maclin means "son of Flann (red-haired one)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Maclin and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Maclin is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.