Mccauley
muh-KAW-lee
Popularity
#13498
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Irish
Total Births
115
Peak Year
#16 in 1993
First Recorded
1991
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic "Mac Amhalghaidh," meaning "son of Amhalghaidh," a personal name of uncertain meaning.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Lorenzo Dow "Mac" McCauley
American politician, represented Mississippi in the U.S. House.
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