What origin is the name Macdonald?

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

Is Macdonald a popular name?

Macdonald 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 Macdonald?

Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Macdonald — for example Isla, Elsie, Ainsley. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

Macdonald

Q: Is Macdonald a rare name?

Yes. Macdonald 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 Macdonald

Macdonald

Boy

scottish

3 syllables

Macdonald is a scottish boy's name meaning "A common Scottish name meaning 'son of Donald,' which translates to 'son of the world's ruler' or 'mighty chief.'".

With scottish roots, Macdonald is a boy name that means "A common Scottish name meaning 'son of Donald,' which translates to 'son of the world's ruler' or 'mighty chief.'". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: scottish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A common Scottish name meaning 'son of Donald,' which translates to 'son of the world's ruler' or 'mighty chief.'

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Macdonald

Very rare in US records

What does Macdonald mean?

Macdonald is a boy name of scottish origin meaning "A common Scottish name meaning 'son of Donald,' which translates to 'son of the world's ruler' or 'mighty chief.'".

Is Macdonald a rare name?

Yes. Macdonald does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Macdonald

Isla Elsie Ainsley Skye Blair Maisie

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Names with a similar meaning to Macdonald

Macdonald means "A common Scottish name meaning 'son of Donald,' which translates to 'son of the world's ruler' or 'mighty chief.'" — these names share that spirit.