Macgregor
3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Scottish ◈ 3 syllables
"Son of Gregor"

From Scottish

The name Macgregor appears to be a rare, modern, regional, surname-based, or creatively spelled name, and a widely documented traditional meaning is not clearly established. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Macgregor at a glance
MeaningSon of Gregor
OriginScottish
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#10626
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Origin & history of Macgregor
1
Scottish roots
The name Macgregor appears to be a rare, modern, regional, surname-based, or creatively spelled name, and a widely documented traditional meaning is not clearly established. For names like Macgregor, the safest interpretation is to treat the name as a distinctive contemporary form rather than assign it an unsupported ancient origin. If the name resembles a known root name, place name, family name, or cultural form, its meaning may be connected to that source, but the exact meaning should be considered uncertain unless supported by family, cultural, or linguistic context.
2
Root name
The root form of Macgregor is Macgregor — meaning Son of Gregor.
3
Modern usage
Macgregor remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Macgregor?
2000 peak year
Macgregor is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #10626), with about 7 babies named Macgregor each year. In 2000, 17 babies received the name (ranked #4500). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 282.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
17 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #4,500)
7 Avg. per year
(last decade)
70 Total registrations
last 10 years
282 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #10,626) Rare
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Macgregor
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
❤️Nurturing
🏡Home-centred
⚖️Just
🌸Generous
M4
A1
C3
G7
R9
E5
G7
O6
R9
Sum: 51 → Life path 6
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Personality of Macgregor
❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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