Yates vs Mcclain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,699
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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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

Yates Rank #5,699

Mcclain Rank #5,676

Mcclain is more popular, ranked #5676 vs #5699 for Yates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yates or Mcclain more popular?

Mcclain is more popular, ranked #5676 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Mcclain mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Mcclain means "son of the servant of Saint John" (Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain origin).

Are Yates and Mcclain boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Mcclain is primarily a boy name.

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