Macdonald
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Son Of The World's Ruler
- Origin
- Scottish
Macdonald Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 154 baby boys have been named Macdonald. The name peaked in 1961 with 9 US births that year (rank #3022).
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9-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Macdonald's exact length and starting letter: Macadhamh, Macalpine, Macandrew, Macarthur, Macauslan.
Quick Facts About Macdonald
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macdonald | Son Of The World's Ruler | Male | Scottish |
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Compare Macdonald to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Macdonald against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).