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Mccall

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How to Pronounce Mccall

Pronounced mə-KAWL /məˈkɔl/Medium

Meaning: From the Scottish/Irish surname McCall — 'son of Cathal', 'battle-ruler/mighty in battle'; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Mccall is the Scottish/Irish 'son of Cathal' — 'mighty in battle'. Sleek, fresh, and warm.
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Origin MediumScottish, Irish
MeaningFrom the Scottish/Irish surname McCall — 'son of Cathal', 'battle-ruler/mighty in battle'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#5057 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,111
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319772025

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 comes from the Scottish/Irish surname McCall — 'son of Cathal', from Cathal, 'battle-ruler; mighty in battle'. A crisp, sleek, modern surname-name (the magazine McCall's), used for both sexes, here for girls (said 'mə-KAWL').

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, son-of-Cathal at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? McCall means 'son of Cathal' ('battle-ruler; mighty in battle', Irish) — a crisp, sleek surname-name, used here for girls (McCall's magazine echoes it).
Overall data confidence 60%
Surname references — McCall — etymology

Variations

McCallMakall

Nicknames

Callie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mccall mean?

Mccall is Scottish/Irish for 'son of Cathal', 'mighty in battle'.

How do you pronounce Mccall?

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

Is Mccall a boy or girl name?

Mccall is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Mccall?

Mccall is a rare name in the U.S.

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