Son of grace or son of prosperity
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Raith, this name is composed of the elements 'mac' meaning son and 'rath' meaning grace, luck, or prosperity. Historically, it was associated with the Clan Macrae, known as the 'wild Macraes' and loyal bodyguards to the Mackenzie clan. As a first name, it offers a distinctive alternative to more common 'Mac' names like Maxwell or Mackenzie.
About 7 boys were named Macrae in 2025.
American collegiate lacrosse player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
