Son of Cathal; battle ruler
Macall is a modern adaptation of the Scottish and Irish surname McCall, which is an anglicized form of Mac Cathail. It translates to 'son of Cathal', with the root name Cathal meaning 'battle ruler' or 'mighty in battle'. While historically a patronymic surname, it has emerged as a rare, gender-neutral given name in the United States.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Macall in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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