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Duncan vs Mcclain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mcclain

Boy #5,676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the servant of Saint John"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,676
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Duncan Rank #1,104
Mcclain Rank #5,676

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #5676 for Mcclain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duncan or Mcclain more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Mcclain at #5676 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Mcclain mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mcclain means "son of the servant of Saint John" (Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain origin).

Are Duncan and Mcclain boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Mcclain is primarily a boy name.

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