Mcclain vs Elihu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mcclain

Boy #5,676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the servant of Saint John"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain

Irish Scottish American

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Boy #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American Biblical

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Mcclain Rank #5,676

Elihu Rank #5,577

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 vs #5676 for Mcclain.

Is Mcclain or Elihu more popular?

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 compared to Mcclain at #5676 in the United States.

What do Mcclain and Elihu mean?

Mcclain means "son of the servant of Saint John" (Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain origin). Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mcclain and Elihu boy or girl names?

Mcclain is primarily a boy name. Elihu is primarily a boy name.