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Mcclain vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Dutch American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,812
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mcclain Rank #5,676
Iris Rank #5,812

Mcclain is more popular, ranked #5676 vs #5812 for Iris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcclain or Iris more popular?

Mcclain is more popular, ranked #5676 compared to Iris at #5812 in the United States.

What do Mcclain and Iris mean?

Mcclain means "son of the servant of Saint John" (Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Mcclain and Iris boy or girl names?

Mcclain is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.

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