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Macklyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAK-lin /ˈmæk.lɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Macklin — from the Gaelic Mac Fhloinn, 'son of Flann', a name meaning 'red/ruddy'Low

In 30 seconds: Son of Flann (son of the red-haired one): Macklyn spells Macklin. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'MAK-lin').

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Origin LowIrish, Gaelic

MeaningA spelling of Macklin — from the Gaelic Mac Fhloinn, 'son of Flann', a name meaning 'red/ruddy'

U.S. rank (2025)#11491 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 79

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Macklyn is a spelling of Macklin — from the Gaelic Mac Fhloinn, 'son of Flann', a name meaning 'red/ruddy'. A crisp, modern name (said 'MAK-lin').

In the U.S. it appears very recently as a spelling of Macklin. Rare, son-of-Flann at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Macklin comes from the Gaelic Mac Fhloinn, 'son of Flann' (a name meaning 'red/ruddy') — Macklyn is a spelling, crisp and modern (said 'MAK-lin').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Macklin — Gaelic Mac Fhloinn

Variations

MacklinMacklenMaclyn

Nicknames

Mac

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Macklyn mean?

Macklyn spells Macklin — Gaelic 'son of Flann' (a name meaning 'red/ruddy').

How do you pronounce Macklyn?

It's said MAK-lin /ˈmæk.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Macklyn a boy or girl name?

Macklyn is a boy's name.

How popular is Macklyn?

Macklyn is a very rare name in the U.S.