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Mclain

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-KLAYN /məˈkleɪn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of McLean — from the Scottish Mac Gille Eoin, 'son of the servant/devotee of (St.) John'; a patronymic surname-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Son of the servant of St. John: Mclain spells McLean. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'muh-KLAYN').
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningA spelling of McLean — from the Scottish Mac Gille Eoin, 'son of the servant/devotee of (St.) John'; a patronymic surname-name
U.S. rank (2025)#6328 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 231

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519822025

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

Mclain is a spelling of McLean — from the Scottish Mac Gille Eoin, 'son of the servant/devotee of (St.) John'; a patronymic surname-name. A crisp, classic name (said 'muh-KLAYN').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare in this form, son-of-the-servant-of-John at the root, and classic.

Did you know? McLean comes from the Scottish Mac Gille Eoin, 'son of the servant/devotee of (St.) John' — Mclain is a spelling, a crisp surname-name (said 'muh-KLAYN').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — McLean — Scottish patronymic

Variations

McLeanMcLainMaclain

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mclain mean?

Mclain spells McLean — Scottish 'son of the servant/devotee of (St.) John'.

How do you pronounce Mclain?

It's said muh-KLAYN /məˈkleɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mclain a boy or girl name?

Mclain is a boy's name.

How popular is Mclain?

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

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