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Mclean

muh-KLEHN

Popularity

#16796

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

369

Peak Year

#17 in 1998

First Recorded

1923

Style

Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Scottish surname of Gaelic origin, meaning 'son of Leann' or 'son of the servant'. It can also be interpreted as 'bald' or 'smooth'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Gary McLean

    Scottish actor and singer.

Nicknames

MacLean

Spelling Variations

McLeanMcLain

Similar Names

CameronMackenzieCallumDuncan

Personality Traits

ResilientIndependentStrong-willedResourceful

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