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Mcclain vs Duncan

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
Duncan Rank #1,104

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcclain or Duncan more popular?

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

What do Mcclain and Duncan mean?

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

Are Mcclain and Duncan boy or girl names?

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

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