MacDonald Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

MacDonald Name at a Glance

Name	MacDonald
Meaning	Son of the world's ruler.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name MacDonald Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, MacDonald means “Son of the world's ruler”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

MacDonald Name Origin

Our database records MacDonald under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is MacDonald a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, MacDonald is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name MacDonald

When considering MacDonald for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.