Clancy
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Popularity
#8027
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
1,968
Peak Year
#50 in 2024
First Recorded
1914
Style
Strong & Bold, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Clancy is an Irish surname that became a given name. It's derived from the Gaelic surname Mac Fhlannchaidh, meaning 'son of Flannchadh' (red warrior).
Gender Split
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Tom Clancy
American author of techno-thriller novels
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