Maclain
Scottish Gaelic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Maclain
Maclain is a Scottish Gaelic name meaning "son of John," derived from the prefix "Mac-" (son of) combined with "Lain," the Gaelic form of John.
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Etymology
Maclain is a Scottish Gaelic name meaning "son of John," derived from the prefix "Mac-" (son of) combined with "Lain," the Gaelic form of John. The name is primarily used in Scottish Highland culture and has historical significance among Clan MacDonald, most notably borne by Alasdair Maclain, a 17th-century clan chief.
Maclain currently ranks #11,492 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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