Son of Cathal; battle ruler
Mckale is a modern variant of the Scottish and Irish surname McCall. It derives from the Gaelic 'Mac Cathail', meaning 'son of Cathal', a name composed of elements signifying battle and rule.
Less common today
Mckale isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,204 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
