Amelia vs Maclin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Maclin

Boy #5,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Flann (red-haired one)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,241
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Mack

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maclin Rank #5,241

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5241 for Maclin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Maclin ___

  • Maclin James
  • Maclin Reid
  • Maclin Cole
  • Maclin Owen
  • Maclin Patrick
  • Maclin Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maclin

Finnegan Reid Declan Briar Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maclin more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maclin at #5241 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maclin mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maclin means "son of Flann (red-haired one)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Maclin boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maclin is primarily a boy name.

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