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Mclean

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-KLAYN /məˈkleɪn/Medium

Meaning: A Scottish clan surname from the Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain — 'son of the servant/devotee of Saint John'Low

In 30 seconds: Son of the servant of Saint John: Mclean is a Scottish surname. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'muh-KLAYN').
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Origin LowScottish, Gaelic
MeaningA Scottish clan surname from the Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain — 'son of the servant/devotee of Saint John'
U.S. rank (2024)#9534 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 348

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619232024

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

Mclean is a Scottish clan surname from the Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain — 'son of the servant/devotee of Saint John'. A crisp, classic name (said 'muh-KLAYN').

In the U.S. it appears as a Scottish surname-turned-given-name. Rare, servant-of-Saint-John at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mclean is a Scottish clan surname, 'son of the servant of Saint John' (Mac Gille Eathain) — a crisp, classic name (said 'muh-KLAYN').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — McLean — Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain

Variations

McLeanMacLeanMaclean

Nicknames

Mac

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mclean mean?

Mclean is a Scottish clan surname, 'son of the servant/devotee of Saint John' (Mac Gille Eathain).

How do you pronounce Mclean?

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

Is Mclean a boy or girl name?

Mclean is a boy's name.

How popular is Mclean?

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

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