Clancy
Clancy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklænsi/
Meaning and origin of Clancy
Root meaning: “descendant of a person named Red Warrior”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Anglicized form of Irish Mac Fhlannchaidh (“descendant of a person named Red Warrior”), from flann (“blood-red”).
How popular is Clancy?
Since 1880, 585 girls and 1,425 boys in the U.S. have been named Clancy (29% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4183 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #1734 in 1955. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Clancy FAQ
What does the name Clancy mean?
Clancy traces back to a root meaning "descendant of a person named Red Warrior". A male given name transferred from the surname. Anglicized form of Irish Mac Fhlannchaidh (“descendant of a person named Red Warrior”), from flann (“blood-red”).
What is the origin of the name Clancy?
Clancy is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Clancy?
Since 1880, 585 girls and 1,425 boys in the U.S. have been named Clancy (29% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4183 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #1734 in 1955. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Clancy a boy or girl name?
Clancy is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (585 girls and 1,425 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.