Son of the servant of Saint John
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'MacGilleEathain', this surname-turned-first-name literally translates to 'son of the servant of Saint John'. It historically refers to the followers or devotees of the apostle John, reflecting a deep religious heritage within the Scottish Highlands.
Less common today
Maclean isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,376 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Actor best known for his role as Lt. Col. Henry Blake on M*A*S*H
American author of 'A River Runs Through It'
Scottish soldier, diplomat, and writer
