Mcclain
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Acquired, spear, possessed
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #4982 in 2025 with 20 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Cain. Shares the meaning 'Acquired, spear, possessed.'
Similar names: mclain, maclain, mclaine, maclaine, maclan, maclin, malaina, mclane
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Mcclain? About 1 in 118,875 babies born in 2025 were named Mcclain, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mcclain
What does the name Mcclain mean?
Mcclain means “Acquired, spear, possessed” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Mcclain?
Mcclain has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Acquired, spear, possessed”.
How popular is Mcclain?
Mcclain ranked #4857 in 2025 — given to 20 babies that year.
When was Mcclain most popular?
Mcclain peaked in 2022 with 21 babies registered that year.
Is Mcclain a boy or girl name?
Mcclain is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 84% of Mcclains are boys and 16% are girls.
Is the name Mcclain rising or falling in popularity?
Mcclain has risen 7937 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12794 in 2020 to #4857 in 2025.
How long has Mcclain been recorded?
Mcclain appears in birth records across 46 years — from 1918 through 2025.