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Mccray

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-KRAY /məˈkreɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Scottish/Irish surname McCrae/McCray, likely from Mac Raith, 'son of Rath/grace' (or of prosperity). A crisp Mac- surname pick carried into first-name use.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Mac- surname name: Mccray likely means 'son of grace' (said 'muh-KRAY'). Modern and distinctive.
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Origin LowScottish, Irish
MeaningFrom the Scottish/Irish surname McCrae/McCray, likely from Mac Raith, 'son of Rath/grace' (or of prosperity). A crisp Mac- surname pick carried into first-name use.
U.S. rank (2024)#10513 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 54

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419952024

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

Mccray is a Scottish/Irish surname, likely from Mac Raith, 'son of grace/prosperity.' As a first name it reads crisp and modern — rare in the U.S. (said 'muh-KRAY').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Mccray comes from the Scottish/Irish surname McCrae — likely 'son of Rath,' tied to 'grace' or 'prosperity' — worn today as a crisp, distinctive given name (said 'muh-KRAY').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Mccray — Scottish/Irish surname; 'son of grace'; layered

Variations

McCraeMcCrayMcRae

Nicknames

MacCray

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mccray mean?

Mccray is a Scottish/Irish surname, likely from Mac Raith, 'son of grace/prosperity.' The route is a little layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mccray?

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

Is Mccray a boy or girl name?

Mccray is a boy's name.

How popular is Mccray?

Mccray is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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