What is the origin of the name Macklen?

Macklen is a name of Scottish origin.

How popular is the name Macklen?

Macklen is currently ranked #7071 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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Macklen

MAK-len

Popularity

#7071

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

181

Peak Year

#25 in 2021

First Recorded

2011

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Of Scottish and Irish Gaelic origin, it's an anglicized form of a surname derived from 'mac Gille Fhionn', meaning 'son of the fair-haired servant'.

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Mack Len

Spelling Variations

Maclin McLain

Similar Names

Malcolm Finlay Callum Lachlan

Personality Traits

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