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Rayleigh vs Mcclain

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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Popularity Comparison

Rayleigh Rank #5,842
Mcclain Rank #5,676

Mcclain is more popular, ranked #5676 vs #5842 for Rayleigh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rayleigh or Mcclain more popular?

Mcclain is more popular, ranked #5676 compared to Rayleigh at #5842 in the United States.

What do Rayleigh and Mcclain mean?

Rayleigh means "rye clearing" (Old English origin). Mcclain means "son of the servant of Saint John" (Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain origin).

Are Rayleigh and Mcclain boy or girl names?

Rayleigh is primarily a boy name. Mcclain is primarily a boy name.

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