What origin is the name Clancy?

Clancy comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Clancy a popular name?

Clancy is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Clancy?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Clancy — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Clancy

Q: Is Clancy a rare name?

Yes. Clancy does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Clancy

Clancy

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Clancy is an irish boy's name meaning "This Irish name translates to a red or ruddy warrior. It is a traditional surname often used as a bold given name.".

Clancy is a boy name of irish origin meaning "This Irish name translates to a red or ruddy warrior. It is a traditional surname often used as a bold given name.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Irish name translates to a red or ruddy warrior. It is a traditional surname often used as a bold given name.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Clancy

Very rare in US records

What does Clancy mean?

Clancy is a boy name of irish origin meaning "This Irish name translates to a red or ruddy warrior. It is a traditional surname often used as a bold given name.".

Is Clancy a rare name?

Yes. Clancy does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Clancy

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Names with a similar meaning to Clancy

Clancy means "This Irish name translates to a red or ruddy warrior. It is a traditional surname often used as a bold given name." — these names share that spirit.