Mcclain vs Ellery

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 #5,575 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Mcclain Rank #5,676

Ellery Rank #5,575

Ellery is more popular, ranked #5575 vs #5676 for Mcclain.

Is Mcclain or Ellery more popular?

Ellery is more popular, ranked #5575 compared to Mcclain at #5676 in the United States.

What do Mcclain and Ellery mean?

Mcclain means "son of the servant of Saint John" (Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain origin). Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin).

Are Mcclain and Ellery boy or girl names?

Mcclain is primarily a boy name. Ellery is primarily a boy name.