What origin is the name Macailean?

Macailean comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Macailean a popular name?

Macailean is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Macailean?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Macailean — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Macailean

Q: Is Macailean a rare name?

Yes. Macailean does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Macailean

Macailean

Boy

irish

3 syllables

Macailean is an irish boy's name meaning "Of Irish origin, this name translates to 'son of the handsome man,' stemming from Gaelic lineage and familial pride.".

With irish roots, Macailean is a boy name that means "Of Irish origin, this name translates to 'son of the handsome man,' stemming from Gaelic lineage and familial pride.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of Irish origin, this name translates to 'son of the handsome man,' stemming from Gaelic lineage and familial pride.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Macailean

Very rare in US records

What does Macailean mean?

Macailean is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Of Irish origin, this name translates to 'son of the handsome man,' stemming from Gaelic lineage and familial pride.".