James vs Maclin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maclin Rank #5,241

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5241 for Maclin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maclin

Finnegan Reid Declan Briar Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maclin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maclin at #5241 in the United States.

What do James and Maclin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maclin means "son of Flann (red-haired one)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Maclin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maclin is primarily a boy name.

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