Mcclain vs Credence

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

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Tavish Davidson Dashon Leto

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Credence

Boy #5,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"belief, trust, credibility"

Origin: Medieval Latin (credentia)

Cultural Roots

American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,594
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mcclain Rank #5,676

Credence Rank #5,594

Credence is more popular, ranked #5594 vs #5676 for Mcclain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcclain or Credence more popular?

Credence is more popular, ranked #5594 compared to Mcclain at #5676 in the United States.

What do Mcclain and Credence mean?

Mcclain means "son of the servant of Saint John" (Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain origin). Credence means "belief, trust, credibility" (Medieval Latin (credentia) origin).

Are Mcclain and Credence boy or girl names?

Mcclain is primarily a boy name. Credence is primarily a boy name.

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