Maclin vs Rafferty

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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Rafferty

Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,163
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raff, Rafe, Riff

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Popularity Comparison

Maclin Rank #5,241
Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5241 for Maclin.

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

Rafferty ___

  • Rafferty James
  • Rafferty John
  • Rafferty William
  • Rafferty Cole
  • Rafferty Grey
  • Rafferty Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maclin

Finnegan Reid Declan Briar Sloane

If you choose Rafferty

Cormac Declan Finnian Saoirse Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maclin or Rafferty more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Maclin at #5241 in the United States.

What do Maclin and Rafferty mean?

Maclin means "son of Flann (red-haired one)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Maclin and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Maclin is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.

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