Maclan
Scottish Gaelic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Maclan
Maclan is a Scottish Gaelic name meaning "son of the fair one" or "son of Allan," derived from the prefix "Mac" (son) combined with the Gaelic personal name "Lain" or "Allan." The name is primarily used in Scottish Highland culture, particularly among Clan MacDonald and other Celtic groups, with historical prominence in medieval Scotland and the Scottish Isles.
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Etymology
Maclan is a Scottish Gaelic name meaning "son of the fair one" or "son of Allan," derived from the prefix "Mac" (son) combined with the Gaelic personal name "Lain" or "Allan." The name is primarily used in Scottish Highland culture, particularly among Clan MacDonald and other Celtic groups, with historical prominence in medieval Scotland and the Scottish Isles.
Maclan currently ranks #5,753 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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