Capella
Meaning
"little she-goat"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #42,183
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Cappy, Cap, Ella
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"little she-goat"
Origin: Latin
"son of Flann (red-haired one)"
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Maclin is more popular, ranked #5241 vs #42183 for Capella.
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Maclin is more popular, ranked #5241 compared to Capella at #42183 in the United States.
Capella means "little she-goat" (Latin origin). Maclin means "son of Flann (red-haired one)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).
Capella is primarily a girl name. Maclin is primarily a boy name.