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Maclain
Pronounced muh-KLAYN /məˈkleɪn/High
Meaning: A Scottish surname/clan name — from Mac Gille Eathain, 'the son of the servant/devotee of (St) John'; we note the surnameLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Maclain is a Scottish surname/clan name — from Mac Gille Eathain, 'the son of the servant/devotee of (St) John' (we note the surname). A crisp, classic name (said 'muh-KLAYN').
In the U.S. it appears as a Scottish surname-name. Rare, the-son-of-the-servant-of-John at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Maclain mean?
Maclain is a Scottish clan surname — 'the son of the servant of (St) John'. We note the surname.
How do you pronounce Maclain?
It's said muh-KLAYN /məˈkleɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Maclain a boy or girl name?
Maclain is a boy's name.
How popular is Maclain?
Maclain is a very rare name in the U.S.