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Mac Names

  1. Mclaren

    • Origin:

      Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "son of Labhrainn"

    • Description:

      McLaren is an Anglicization of the surname MacLabhrainn, meaning "son of Labhrann." Labhrann is the Gaelic form of Laurentius, from which Lawrence also derived.
  2. Macgregor

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "son of Gregor"

    • Description:

      Interesting possibility for the son or grandson of a Gregory.
  3. Maclean

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "servant of Saint John"

    • Description:

      Whether you pronounce it Mac-cleen or Mac-clayn, this is one of the crispest and most appealing of the Mac names. The Scottish clan Maclean is one of the oldest of the Highland Scottish clans. Trivia tidbit: Sir Fitzroy Maclean is said to have been an inspiration for the Ian Fleming James Bond character.
  4. Mclain

    • Origin:

      Irish, Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "son of the servant of St. John"

    • Description:

      A stylish but as yet undiscovered surname-style name, with the familiar sounds of Lane, Mack, and and Kane.
  5. Macrae

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "son of grace"

    • Description:

      MacRae -- or McRay or McCrae -- is a Scottish surname-name whose meaning is most often given as son of grace or sometimes son of luck. The hero of Lonesome Dove's last name was McCrae. A good honor name for a Ray or Rae, it can also be shortened to Mac.
  6. Macgyver

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "son of Ivor"

    • Description:

      The eponymous TV hero has inspired a handful of parents to use his name for their sons. Macgyver first appeared on the charts in 1989, four years after the original television series began.
  7. Mckellar

    • Origin:

      Irish and Scottish surname

    • Meaning:

      "son of Ealair"

    • Description:

      Ealair is the Gaelic form of Hilary, making McKellar an inventive way to honor a Hilary, Hillary, or Ellery in your life.
  8. Mcdermott

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "son of Diarmaid"

    • Description:

      McDermott is a common Irish surname that means, as all Mc or Mac names do, "son of" --then Dermott or Dermot, which is an Anglicization of the Irish Gaelic Diarmaid. The legendary Diarmaid was the lover of Grainne and the real King Diarmaid, in the twelfth century, first invited the English into Ireland. Actor Dermot Mulroney made his name famous in the U.S.
  9. Mccanna

    • Origin:

      Irish surname

    • Meaning:

      "son of the wolf cub"

    • Description:

      Gary Sinise chose this Mc name for his late son McCanna, called Mac, in 1990, before Irish and Scottish surnames beginning with Mc or Mac became common as first names. Mac Sinise passed away from a rare form of cancer at the age of 33.
  10. Mccarthy

    • Origin:

      Irish surname

    • Meaning:

      "son of Cárthach"

    • Description:

      McCarthy is one of a wave of new Irish surname-names, one of the most popular last names of Irish origin now translated to a first name. Mac is an attractive nickname.
  11. Mckinley

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "son of the fair hero"

    • Description:

      New Presidential name, if you're ready to move beyond Lincoln and Jefferson. At the turn of the last century, during the original McKinley's heyday, as a first name it almost reached the Top 100.
  12. Mccue

    • Origin:

      Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "son of Hugh"

    • Description:

      This surname was used by Grant Show and Katherine La Nasa for their daughter Eloise's middle.
  13. Mcarthur

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "son of Arthur"

    • Description:

      The Mc and Mac surnames are asserting themselves as first names and this is one of the most popular. Though outside the U.S. Top 1000, it's among the fastest rising names for boys.
  14. Mckay

    • Origin:

      Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "son of Aodh"

    • Description:

      McKay is the Anglicized form of Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh" in Gaelic. Aodh is the origin of names such as Aidan and Hugh, making McKay a subtle way to honor people with those names.
  15. Mcleod

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "son of Leod"

    • Description:

      A Scottish surname with cool nickname Mac and a cloudy sound.
  16. Maclain

    • Description:

      Maclain is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, functioning as an Anglicized spelling variant of 'MacIain' or 'MacIan,' which literally means 'son of John.' As a surname-turned-first-name, it carries the strong heritage and clan associations common to Scottish patronymic naming traditions. The name has a distinguished, somewhat aristocratic quality while maintaining a contemporary sound. Though rare as a first name, Maclain appeals to parents with Scottish heritage or those seeking a distinctive name with clear cultural roots. The pronunciation may vary, with some saying 'mak-LANE' while others prefer 'mak-lin.' Maclain offers the trendy appeal of surnames as first names while providing a direct connection to Celtic heritage and history.

  17. Mcpherson

    • Description:

      McPherson is a Scottish surname that has occasionally been used as a first name for boys. Derived from the Gaelic 'Mac a' Phearsain' meaning 'son of the parson' or 'son of the clergyman,' it reflects the historical practice of adopting family names as given names. As a first name, McPherson maintains its distinguished Scottish heritage while offering the friendly nickname options of 'Mac' or 'Pherson.' Though relatively uncommon as a first name, it appeals to parents seeking a distinctive choice with historical roots and professional connotations. The name carries a scholarly, dignified quality while still maintaining a contemporary feel among surname-as-first-name trends.
  18. Macdonald

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "son of Donald"

    • Description:

      Between "Old MacDonald" and Big Mac allusions, this would be a risky choice.
  19. Maclayne

    • Description:

      Maclayne is a distinctive masculine name with Scottish and Gaelic influences. It appears to be a modern compound formation, possibly combining elements of 'Mac' (meaning 'son of' in Gaelic) with 'Layne' or 'Lane.' This creates a name with aristocratic overtones that suggests heritage and lineage. Maclayne has an appealing contemporary sound while maintaining connections to traditional naming patterns. It remains quite uncommon, appealing to parents seeking a masculine name with strength and uniqueness. The name carries a sophisticated quality with its blend of traditional prefix and modern-sounding suffix. Its rarity gives a child named Maclayne a distinctive identity without being unpronounceable or too unusual.
  20. Mccrae

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "son of Rath; son of grace and prosperity"

    • Description:

      Stylized as McCrae, this attractive Scottish surname-name is found in Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove, as the surname of hero Augustus/Gus McCrae. Also spelled MacCrae or McRay among other variations, the meaning is variously given as son of grace or luck, or more literally as "son of Rath".