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Mclane

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-KLANE /məˈkleɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Scottish/Irish surname McLane/MacLean, from Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain, 'son of the servant/devotee of (Saint) John.' Now used as a given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A Scottish surname: Mclane means 'son of the servant of Saint John' (said 'muh-KLANE'). Sturdy and clan-rooted.
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Origin MediumScottish, Irish
MeaningFrom the Scottish/Irish surname McLane/MacLean, from Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain, 'son of the servant/devotee of (Saint) John.' Now used as a given name.
U.S. rank (2025)#8687 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 136

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619932025

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

Mclane is a spelling of the surname MacLean/McLane, from the Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain, 'son of the devotee of Saint John.' A storied clan name, it reads as a modern surname pick, rare as a given name (said 'muh-KLANE').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a first name. Rare, surname-style, and sturdy.

Did you know? Mclane comes from the Scottish/Irish MacLean, Gaelic for 'son of the servant of Saint John' — a clan surname now worn as a first name (said 'muh-KLANE').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Mclane — Scottish/Irish surname MacLean; Gaelic 'servant of Saint John'

Variations

MacLeanMcLainMcLane

Nicknames

MacLane

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mclane mean?

Mclane is a Scottish/Irish surname from the Gaelic for 'son of the servant/devotee of Saint John.'

How do you pronounce Mclane?

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

Is Mclane a boy or girl name?

Mclane is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mclane?

Mclane is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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