Mcclellan
Pronunciation: [ m-uhkl-EHL-uhn ]
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Mcclellan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 17 babies have been named Mcclellan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mcclellan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,210 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,210
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Mcclellan
Mcclellan is a boy name .
Mcclellan is currently ranked #28,210 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mcclellan include Mcc, Mccl, Mccly, Mcclie, Mccle, Mccley, Mccleie, Lan, Lany, Lanie, Llan, and Mcy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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