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Macauley

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-KAW-lee /məˈkɔ.li/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Macaulay — from the Scottish/Gaelic surname Mac Amhalghaidh, 'son of Amhalghadh'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Son of Amhalghadh: Macauley spells Macaulay. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'muh-KAW-lee').
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Origin LowScottish, Gaelic
MeaningA spelling of Macaulay — from the Scottish/Gaelic surname Mac Amhalghaidh, 'son of Amhalghadh'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11490 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 260

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319912025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Macauley is a spelling of Macaulay — from the Scottish/Gaelic surname Mac Amhalghaidh, 'son of Amhalghadh' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'muh-KAW-lee'; nickname Mac).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, son-of-Amhalghadh at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Macaulay is a Scottish/Gaelic surname, 'son of Amhalghadh' — Macauley is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'muh-KAW-lee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Macaulay — routes layered

Variations

MacaulayMcAuleyMacauly

Nicknames

Mac

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Macauley mean?

Macauley spells Macaulay — a Scottish/Gaelic surname, 'son of Amhalghadh'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Macauley?

It's said muh-KAW-lee /məˈkɔ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Macauley a boy or girl name?

Macauley is a boy's name.

How popular is Macauley?

Macauley is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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