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Mcclain vs Dansby

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

Mcclain Rank #5,676
Dansby Rank #5,631

Dansby is more popular, ranked #5631 vs #5676 for Mcclain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcclain or Dansby more popular?

Dansby is more popular, ranked #5631 compared to Mcclain at #5676 in the United States.

What do Mcclain and Dansby mean?

Mcclain means "son of the servant of Saint John" (Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain origin). Dansby means "Dane's settlement" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Mcclain and Dansby boy or girl names?

Mcclain is primarily a boy name. Dansby is primarily a boy name.

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