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Mcclain vs Madsen

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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Madsen

Boy #5,685 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Mads (Matthew)"

Origin: Danish

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,685
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mcclain Rank #5,676
Madsen Rank #5,685

Mcclain is more popular, ranked #5676 vs #5685 for Madsen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcclain or Madsen more popular?

Mcclain is more popular, ranked #5676 compared to Madsen at #5685 in the United States.

What do Mcclain and Madsen mean?

Mcclain means "son of the servant of Saint John" (Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain origin). Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin).

Are Mcclain and Madsen boy or girl names?

Mcclain is primarily a boy name. Madsen is primarily a boy name.

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