McLean - Last Names

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McLean

/məˈklæn/

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Moderate

Meaning

Son of the servant or son of the follower

Represents loyalty, humility, and devotion—qualities associated with service and faithfulness within a community or clan.

Symbolism

Embodies ancestral pride, familial duty, and a connection to Scottish heritage. It symbolizes strength through lineage and historical continuity.

Etymology: From the Scottish Gaelic 'Mac Gille Eáin,' where 'Mac' means 'son of,' 'Gille' means 'servant' or 'devotee,' and 'Eáin' is the genitive form of 'Iain' (John), thus 'son of the servant of John'—referring to a devotee of Saint John.

Style & Origin

traditional

strong

english

Cultural Background

Originating in Scotland, McLean is a Gaelic patronymic name meaning 'son of the servant' or 'son of

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