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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Son of the servant of Saint John; Son of the servant of Eoin

If you want to share your love for Bonnie Scotland with baby, giving them the masculine name Maclan could be a great place to start! More commonly a surname, Maclan is a variant of McLean, another Scottish title that dates back centuries. Originally, those who carried these names would have used the Gaelic pronunciation, Mac Gille Eathain, but over time, the Anglicized versions became more popular. Maclan translates to “son of the servant of Saint John” or “son of the servant of Eoin,” possibly referring to connections between Maclan families of times past and these individuals. Baby Maclan will have many years to learn about their Scottish roots; perhaps they’ll even visit their Highland home someday!