Mcclain vs Kean

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,607 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cian

Irish English

15 High Risk

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Mcclain Rank #5,676

Kean Rank #5,607

Kean is more popular, ranked #5607 vs #5676 for Mcclain.

Is Mcclain or Kean more popular?

Kean is more popular, ranked #5607 compared to Mcclain at #5676 in the United States.

What do Mcclain and Kean mean?

Mcclain means "son of the servant of Saint John" (Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain origin). Kean means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cian origin).

Are Mcclain and Kean boy or girl names?

Mcclain is primarily a boy name. Kean is primarily a boy name.