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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Son of the servant of Saint John

Mclain is a masculine name with Scottish roots. Longstanding as a last name, it comes from McLean and translates to “son of the servant of St. John.” If you plan on sharing your faith with baby, this can connect them to a variety of saints with this name, particularly John the Baptist and John the Apostle. Many people of note have held a variant of the name Mclain, from athletes to writers, giving your little one plenty of inspiration.