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Mcrae

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-KRAY /məˈkreɪ/High

Meaning: McRae (MacRae) is a Scottish Highland surname, from Mac Rath, 'son of grace' or 'son of prosperity'. Clan Macrae are the traditional keepers of Eilean Donan Castle.Medium

In 30 seconds: Mcrae is a Scottish Highland surname — 'son of grace' — short and bright in two beats (said 'muh-KRAY').
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Origin MediumScottish
MeaningMcRae (MacRae) is a Scottish Highland surname, from Mac Rath, 'son of grace' or 'son of prosperity'. Clan Macrae are the traditional keepers of Eilean Donan Castle.
U.S. rank (2024)#13499 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 31

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819522024

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

Mcrae comes from Gaelic Mac Rath, 'son of grace' or 'son of prosperity', the surname of a Highland clan long associated with Kintail and with Eilean Donan Castle, which the Macraes have kept for centuries. As a first name it is compact and clean, part of the surname-name wave (said 'muh-KRAY').

It appears rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Highland-rooted, and crisp.

Did you know? Clan Macrae are the hereditary keepers of Eilean Donan, one of Scotland's most photographed castles — and their name means 'son of grace' (said 'muh-KRAY').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Mcrae — Scottish Mac Rath, 'son of grace'; Clan Macrae, Eilean Donan

Variations

MacRaeMcCraeMacrae

Nicknames

MacRae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mcrae mean?

Mcrae is a Scottish surname from Mac Rath, 'son of grace' or 'son of prosperity'.

How do you pronounce Mcrae?

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

Is Mcrae a boy or girl name?

Mcrae is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mcrae?

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

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