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Ellery 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

Ellery Rank #5,575
Mcclain Rank #5,676

Ellery is more popular, ranked #5575 vs #5676 for Mcclain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery or Mcclain more popular?

Ellery is more popular, ranked #5575 compared to Mcclain at #5676 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Mcclain mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Mcclain means "son of the servant of Saint John" (Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain origin).

Are Ellery and Mcclain boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a boy name. Mcclain is primarily a boy name.

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