Rafferty vs Maclin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafferty

Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Irish English American

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Boy #5,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Flann (red-haired one)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Rafferty Rank #5,163

Maclin Rank #5,241

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

Is Rafferty or Maclin more popular?

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

What do Rafferty and Maclin mean?

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

Are Rafferty and Maclin boy or girl names?

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