Maclean

Maclean Meaning & Origin

About Maclean
The name "Maclean" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacGill-Eain," meaning "son of the servant of John." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named John. The name Maclean is commonly associated with the Clan Maclean, a prominent Scottish clan with a rich history and heritage.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Maclean are male.

Maclean Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MKLN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M02405
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K L EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™ΛˆkleΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MKLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maclean in Braille

Here's how to represent Maclean in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Maclean in braille

How to Spell the Name Maclean in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Maclean using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Maclean in sign language

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