Macgregor
Pronunciation: [ m-uhgr-EHG-er ]
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Macgregor first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 282 babies have been named Macgregor in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Macgregor is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,342 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,342
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Macgregor
Macgregor is a boy name .
Macgregor is currently ranked #14,342 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Macgregor include Mac, Macg, Macgy, Macgie, Macgr, Macgry, Macgrie, Gor, Gory, Gorie, Egor, and May. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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