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Killiam vs Mcclain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killiam

Boy #5,792 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little churchman, associated with the church"

Origin: Old Irish ceall + diminutive

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,792
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Killiam Rank #5,792
Mcclain Rank #5,676

Mcclain is more popular, ranked #5676 vs #5792 for Killiam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killiam or Mcclain more popular?

Mcclain is more popular, ranked #5676 compared to Killiam at #5792 in the United States.

What do Killiam and Mcclain mean?

Killiam means "little churchman, associated with the church" (Old Irish ceall + diminutive origin). Mcclain means "son of the servant of Saint John" (Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain origin).

Are Killiam and Mcclain boy or girl names?

Killiam is primarily a boy name. Mcclain is primarily a boy name.

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