Clancy - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Clancy \c-lan-cy, cl(a)-ncy\ is pronounced KLAN-see. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "son of Flannchadh". Surname. Flannchadh is an ancient Irish name meaning "red warrior".

Clancy has 2 variant forms: Clancey and Claney.

A baby name that sounds like Clancy is Collins.

Clancy is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Clancy. Compare Clancy with related baby names.