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Maclane

♂ Boy

Pronounced mak-LAYN /məkˈleɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Scottish surname MacLean/Maclaine, Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain, 'son of the servant (devotee) of St John.' Carried into first-name use; a clan surname turned given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A Scottish surname-name: Maclane means 'son of the devotee of St John' (said 'mak-LAYN'). Clan-strong and crisp.
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Origin MediumScottish
MeaningFrom the Scottish surname MacLean/Maclaine, Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain, 'son of the servant (devotee) of St John.' Carried into first-name use; a clan surname turned given name.
U.S. rank (2023)#10357 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 180

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219912023

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

Maclane is a form of the Scottish surname MacLean/Maclaine, 'son of the devotee of St John,' from a Highland clan. As a first name it reads modern and surname-strong - rare in the U.S. (said 'mak-LAYN').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Maclane comes from the Scottish clan surname MacLean, Gaelic for 'son of the servant of St John' - a storied Highland name now used up front (said 'mak-LAYN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References - Maclane — Scottish MacLean 'son of the devotee of St John'

Variations

MacLeanMacleanMaclaine

Nicknames

MacLane

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maclane mean?

Maclane is a Scottish clan surname, 'son of the servant (devotee) of St John,' now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Maclane?

It's said mak-LAYN /məkˈleɪn/ - two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Maclane a boy or girl name?

Maclane is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Maclane?

Maclane is extremely rare in the U.S.

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