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Mccrae

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Mccrae Pronunciation

Mccrae is pronounced mə-KRAY /məˈkreɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Scottish surname MacRae — 'son of Rath/grace; son of prosperity' (Gaelic Mac Raith, 'son of grace')Low

In 30 seconds: Son of grace: Mccrae is the Scottish 'son of grace/prosperity'. Crisp, distinctive, and warm (said 'mə-KRAY').

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Origin MediumScottish, Gaelic

MeaningFrom the Scottish surname MacRae — 'son of Rath/grace; son of prosperity' (Gaelic Mac Raith, 'son of grace')

U.S. rank (2024)#5355 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 208

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Mccrae comes from the Scottish surname MacRae — from Gaelic Mac Raith, 'son of Rath/grace; son of prosperity or fortune' (Clan Macrae of the Scottish Highlands). A crisp, distinctive surname-name (the poet John McCrae, author of 'In Flanders Fields'; said 'mə-KRAY').

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

Did you know? MacRae means 'son of grace; son of prosperity' (Gaelic Mac Raith) — a crisp, distinctive Scottish surname-name (poet John McCrae, who wrote 'In Flanders Fields'; said 'mə-KRAY').

Overall data confidence 60%

Surname references — MacRae — etymology

Variations

MacRaeMcRaeMacrae

Nicknames

Crae

Themes & Styles

Surname-name Scottish Gaelic

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Mccrae?

Mccrae is pronounced mə-KRAY (/məˈkreɪ/). Press play above to hear Mccrae said aloud.

How do you say Mccrae?

Mccrae is said mə-KRAY (/məˈkreɪ/). Press play above to hear Mccrae said aloud.

What does the name Mccrae mean?

Mccrae is Scottish for 'son of grace; son of prosperity' (Mac Raith).

Is Mccrae a boy or girl name?

Mccrae is a boy's name.

How popular is Mccrae?

Mccrae is a rare name in the U.S.