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Macrae

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-KRAY /məˈkreɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Scottish surname MacRae, Gaelic Mac Rath, 'son of grace' (or 'son of fortune'). A Highland clan name carried into first-name use.Low

In 30 seconds: A Scottish surname-name: Macrae means 'son of grace' (said 'muh-KRAY'). Clan-strong and bright.

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Origin MediumScottish

MeaningFrom the Scottish surname MacRae, Gaelic Mac Rath, 'son of grace' (or 'son of fortune'). A Highland clan name carried into first-name use.

U.S. rank (2022)#10448 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 165

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Macrae is a form of the Scottish surname MacRae, Gaelic Mac Rath, 'son of grace/fortune,' from a Highland clan. As a first name it reads modern and surname-strong - rare in the U.S. (said 'muh-KRAY').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Macrae comes from the Scottish clan surname MacRae, Gaelic for 'son of grace; son of fortune' - a Highland name now used up front (said 'muh-KRAY').

Overall data confidence 42%

References - Macrae — Scottish MacRae, Gaelic Mac Rath 'son of grace/fortune'

Variations

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Nicknames

MacRae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Macrae mean?

Macrae is a Scottish clan surname, Gaelic Mac Rath, 'son of grace/fortune,' now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Macrae?

It's said muh-KRAY /məˈkreɪ/ - two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Macrae a boy or girl name?

Macrae is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Macrae?

Macrae is extremely rare in the U.S.