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Mccall

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-KAWL /məˈkɔl/Medium

Meaning: A Scottish/Irish surname from the Gaelic Mac Cathmhaoil/Mac Cathail — 'son of Cathal', a name meaning 'battle-mighty; strong in battle'Low

In 30 seconds: Son of Cathal (son of the mighty battler): Mccall is a Gaelic surname. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'muh-KAWL').
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Origin LowScottish, Irish
MeaningA Scottish/Irish surname from the Gaelic Mac Cathmhaoil/Mac Cathail — 'son of Cathal', a name meaning 'battle-mighty; strong in battle'
U.S. rank (2025)#8685 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319912025

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

Mccall is a Scottish/Irish surname from the Gaelic Mac Cathmhaoil/Mac Cathail — 'son of Cathal', a name meaning 'battle-mighty; strong in battle'. A crisp, modern name (said 'muh-KAWL').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-given-name. Rare, son-of-Cathal at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mccall is a Scottish/Irish surname, 'son of Cathal' (a name meaning 'battle-mighty') — a crisp, modern name (said 'muh-KAWL').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — McCall — Gaelic surname

Variations

McCallMacCall

Nicknames

Cal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mccall mean?

Mccall is a Scottish/Irish surname, 'son of Cathal' (a name meaning 'battle-mighty; strong in battle').

How do you pronounce Mccall?

It's said muh-KAWL /məˈkɔl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mccall a boy or girl name?

Mccall is a boy's name here (it is also used for girls).

How popular is Mccall?

Mccall is a very rare name in the U.S.

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