What origin is the name Macgregor?

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

Is Macgregor a popular name?

Macgregor 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 Macgregor?

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

Macgregor

Q: Is Macgregor a rare name?

Yes. Macgregor 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 Macgregor

Macgregor

Boy

scottish

3 syllables

Macgregor is a scottish boy's name meaning "This Scottish surname-turned-given name translates to son of a shepherd, originating from the clan MacGregor.".

The meaning of Macgregor is "This Scottish surname-turned-given name translates to son of a shepherd, originating from the clan MacGregor." — a boy name of scottish origin. 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

This Scottish surname-turned-given name translates to son of a shepherd, originating from the clan MacGregor.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Macgregor

Very rare in US records

What does Macgregor mean?

Macgregor is a boy name of scottish origin meaning "This Scottish surname-turned-given name translates to son of a shepherd, originating from the clan MacGregor.".

Is Macgregor a rare name?

Yes. Macgregor 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 Macgregor

Isla Elsie Ainsley Skye Blair Maisie

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Names with a similar meaning to Macgregor

Macgregor means "This Scottish surname-turned-given name translates to son of a shepherd, originating from the clan MacGregor." — these names share that spirit.