Maclin vs Mccrae

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

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Mccrae

Boy #5,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of grace, son of good fortune"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,318
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Crae, Cray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maclin Rank #5,241
Mccrae Rank #5,318

Maclin is more popular, ranked #5241 vs #5318 for Mccrae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maclin ___

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

Mccrae ___

  • Mccrae James
  • Mccrae John
  • Mccrae William
  • Mccrae Henry
  • Mccrae Lee
  • Mccrae Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maclin

Finnegan Reid Declan Briar Sloane

If you choose Mccrae

Mackenzie Finnley Campbell Sullivan Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maclin or Mccrae more popular?

Maclin is more popular, ranked #5241 compared to Mccrae at #5318 in the United States.

What do Maclin and Mccrae mean?

Maclin means "son of Flann (red-haired one)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mccrae means "son of grace, son of good fortune" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Maclin and Mccrae boy or girl names?

Maclin is primarily a boy name. Mccrae is primarily a boy name.

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