Ellington vs Maclin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ellington Rank #3,567
Maclin Rank #5,241

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 vs #5241 for Maclin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellington ___

  • Ellington Rose
  • Ellington Grace
  • Ellington Mae
  • Ellington Claire
  • Ellington Jane
  • Ellington Paige

Maclin ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ellington

Remington Harlow Waverly Sutton Beckett

If you choose Maclin

Finnegan Reid Declan Briar Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington or Maclin more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 compared to Maclin at #5241 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Maclin mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Maclin means "son of Flann (red-haired one)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ellington and Maclin boy or girl names?

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

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