McLean

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
As a surname, McLean doesn't have a particular meaning. However, the name can symbolize qualities such as steadfastness and loyalty, which are often associated with Scottish culture.
Popularity
As stated earlier, McLean is not a popular name for babies worldwide. It is estimated that only a handful of babies are given this name each year.

cartoon of the name McLean
Cartoon of McLean

McLean Name meanings & History

McLean is a Scottish surname that originated from the Gaelic word "Mac Gille Eathain" which means "son of the servant of Saint John". As a surname, McLean doesn't have a particular meaning. However, the name can symbolize qualities such as steadfastness and loyalty, which are often associated with Scottish culture. Transferred use of the surname McLean. Most famously borne by actor Edgar McLean Stevenson (1927-1996) best known for portraying Lt. Colonel Henry Blake in the long running American television series M*A*S*H* (1972-1983). McLean can be used as a first name for either sex, but it is more commonly used as a middle name or a surname.

Zodiac Sign of McLean: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of McLean:

M: Memory,Mommy,Mother,Manipulative,Maternal,Memorabilia,Mushy

C: Clever,Chatty,Candid,Curious,Copycat,Choice,Cute

L: Lovely,Lazy,Luscious,Liaison,Legal,Languid,Lover

E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment,Enliven,Entertain

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Action,Assertive,Aggressive

N: Nutrition,Neurosis,Nervous,Nagging,Nitpicking,Nice,Neat

McLean is:

  • a Common name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name

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