Mcgregor

Mcgregor Meaning & Origin

About Mcgregor
The name "McGregor" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Griogair," meaning "son of Gregor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Gregor. The name Gregor itself is derived from the Greek name "Gregorios," meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." Overall, the name "McGregor" signifies a familial connection to someone named Gregor and carries the connotation of being watchful or vigilant.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mcgregor are male.

Mcgregor Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKRKR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M260206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 G R EH1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/məˈgrɛgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKRKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcgregor in Braille

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

The name Mcgregor in braille

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

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

The name Mcgregor in sign language

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