Popularity: 10947
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Son of Ian
McCain, an Irish and Scottish English-language surname of Gaelic origin, serves as a modern boy’s name, signifying "son of Ian”. The name has deep roots, first emerging in county Derry as Mac Cathain or Ó Catháin. As you welcome your little one into the family, you're not just giving them a name – you're giving them a sprinkle of Irish luck, a heritage to embrace, and a foundation to build upon.
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