Ruby vs Maclin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruby

Boy #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

English American Australian

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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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Ruby Rank #5,424

Maclin Rank #5,241

Maclin is more popular, ranked #5241 vs #5424 for Ruby.

Is Ruby or Maclin more popular?

Maclin is more popular, ranked #5241 compared to Ruby at #5424 in the United States.

What do Ruby and Maclin mean?

Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin). Maclin means "son of Flann (red-haired one)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ruby and Maclin boy or girl names?

Ruby is primarily a boy name. Maclin is primarily a boy name.