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Macaullay

Quick answerMacaullay derives from the Scottish Gaelic "Mac Amhaoil," meaning "son of Amhaoil" (a form of Amhale), with roots in Norse-influenced Hebridean naming traditions.

Scottish Gaelic · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,863
TrendStable
Peak year1996
Syllables3
OriginScottish Gaelic
LanguageGaelic
CultureScottish
Letters9
Numerology8 Chaldean 5
Global rank#2,863

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Macaullay

Macaullay derives from the Scottish Gaelic "Mac Amhaoil," meaning "son of Amhaoil" (a form of Amhale), with roots in Norse-influenced Hebridean naming traditions.

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Etymology

Macaullay derives from the Scottish Gaelic "Mac Amhaoil," meaning "son of Amhaoil" (a form of Amhale), with roots in Norse-influenced Hebridean naming traditions. The name is primarily used in Scottish culture, particularly among families from the Isle of Skye and the Hebrides, with no specific religious association.

Macaullay currently ranks #2,863 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.

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