# McLean > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/McLean > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/McLean.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLean > Source revision: 1349872537 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{about|the personal name}} {{use dmy dates|date=June 2022}} {{Infobox name | name = MacLean | image = Clan member crest badge - Clan Maclean.svg | image_size = | caption = [Clan Maclean](/source/Clan_Maclean) [Crest Badge](/source/crest_badge) | romanisation = | pronunciation = | gender = | masculine = | feminine = | meaning = Son of Gillean | motto = | region = [Scotland](/source/Scotland) | language = [Gaelic](/source/Goidelic_languages) | languageorigin = | origin = | alternative spelling = Mclean | nickname = | shortform = M'Lean | petname = | variant forms = | related names = {{plainlist| *[McClean](/source/McClean) *[MacLaine](/source/MacLaine) * [McLaine](/source/McLaine) * [McLain](/source/McLain) * [MacLane](/source/MacLane) * MacClean * MacLain * McLane * McClain * McClaine * MacClain * MacClaine }} | cognate = | anglicisation = | name day = | derived = | derivative = | derivation = | seealso = | popularity = | footnotes = }} '''MacLean''', also spelt '''McLean''', is a [Scottish](/source/Scottish_Gaelic) [Gaelic](/source/Goidelic_languages) surname (Mac Gille Eathain, or, Mac Giolla Eóin in [Irish Gaelic](/source/Irish_language)), Eóin being a Gaelic form of [Johannes](/source/Johannes) ([John](/source/John_(given_name))). The clan surname is an [Anglicisation](/source/Anglicisation) of the Scottish Gaelic "Mac Gille Eathain", a [patronymic](/source/patronymic) meaning "son of Gillean". Gillean means "the Servant of [[John the Baptist|[Saint] John [the Baptist]]]"),{{cite web | title=Mclean Name Meaning & Mclean Family History | website=Ancestry | date=12 December 2019 | url=https://www.ancestry.com.au/name-origin?surname=mclean | access-date=13 June 2022| others=Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press}} named for Gilleathain na Tuaidh, known as "Gillian of the Battleaxe", a famous 5th century warrior. Eachan Reaganach and his brother Lachlan were descended from Gilleathain na Tuaidh, and are the progenitors of the clan. The family grew very powerful throughout the [Hebrides](/source/Hebrides) and [Highlands](/source/Scottish_Highlands){{cite web | title=McLean Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms | website=HouseOfNames | date=12 March 2021 | url=https://www.houseofnames.com/mclean-family-crest | access-date=13 June 2022}} through alliances with the [Catholic Church in Scotland](/source/Catholic_Church_in_Scotland) in the 9th century, the [MacDonalds](/source/MacDonald_(name)) in the 13th century, and the [MacKays](/source/MacKay_(name)) and [MacLeod](/source/MacLeod)s in the 16th century.{{cite web | title=Blood and Guts, Spartans of the North | website=McLean Scotland | date=7 January 2019 | url=https://mcleanscotland.com/blood-guts-spartans-north/ | access-date=13 June 2022}} Other spellings of the name include [McClean](/source/McClean), [MacLaine](/source/MacLaine), [McLaine](/source/McLaine), [McLain](/source/McLain), [MacLane](/source/MacLane), and many others. [Duart Castle](/source/Duart_Castle) is the seat of [Clan MacLean](/source/Clan_MacLean).{{cite web | title=Welcome from Sir Lachlan | website=Clan Maclean | url=http://www.maclean.org/welcome-from-the-chief.php | access-date=13 June 2022}} == McLean == * [Aaron McLean](/source/Aaron_McLean) (born 1983), English professional footballer * [Adam McLean](/source/Adam_McLean), Scottish authority on alchemical texts and symbolism * [Agnes McLean](/source/Agnes_McLean) (1918–1994), Scottish trade unionist and politician * [AJ McLean](/source/AJ_McLean) (born 1978), American musician and singer * [Al McLean (politician)](/source/Al_McLean_(politician)) (born 1937), Canadian politician from Ontario * [Alan McLean (New Zealand cricketer)](/source/Alan_McLean_(New_Zealand_cricketer)) (1911–2003), New Zealand cricketer * [Alex McLean](/source/Alex_McLean) (born 1975), British musician and software researcher * [Allan McLean (Australian politician)](/source/Allan_McLean_(Australian_politician)) (1840–1911), Premier of Victoria 1899–1900, Gippsland's first Federal representative 1901–1906 * [Allan McLean (outlaw)](/source/Allan_McLean_(outlaw)) (1855–1881), Canadian outlaw and son of Donald McLean, fur trader and explorer * [Andrea McLean](/source/Andrea_McLean), British weather forecaster and television personality * [Angela McLean (biologist)](/source/Angela_McLean_(biologist)), [University of Oxford](/source/University_of_Oxford) Professor of Mathematical Biology * [Angela McLean](/source/Angela_McLean), Lieutenant-Governor of Montana (2014–16) * [Archibald McLean (disambiguation)](/source/Archibald_McLean_(disambiguation)), various * [Bethany McLean](/source/Bethany_McLean), business writer for ''Vanity Fair'' magazine; formerly ''Fortune'' magazine; well known for her work in uncovering the Enron scandal * [Bill McLean](/source/Bill_McLean) (1918–1996), Australian soldier and rugby union player, Wallabies captain * [Bitty McLean](/source/Bitty_McLean), British/Jamaican reggae singer * [Bruce McLean](/source/Bruce_McLean), Scottish artist * [Brian McLean (disambiguation)](/source/Brian_McLean_(disambiguation)), various * [Daniel McLean (disambiguation)](/source/Daniel_McLean_(disambiguation)), various * [David McLean (disambiguation)](/source/David_McLean_(disambiguation)), various * [David McLean (businessman)](/source/David_McLean_(businessman)) (born 1938), founder of the McLean Group of Companies * [Derek McLean](/source/Derek_McLean) (1932–2025), English footballer * [Des McLean](/source/Des_McLean_(comedian)), Scottish stand-up comedian, actor and presenter * [Dominique "SonicFox" McLean](/source/SonicFox) (born 1991), American esports player * [Don McLean](/source/Don_McLean) (born 1945), American singer and songwriter * [Donald McLean (fur trader)](/source/Donald_McLean_(fur_trader)) (1805–1864), Hudson's Bay Company fur trader and explorer, father of outlaw Allan McLean * [Donald McLean (New Zealand politician)](/source/Donald_McLean_(New_Zealand_politician)) (1820–1877), New Zealand politician and government official * [Donald McLean (pastoralist)](/source/Donald_McLean_(pastoralist)) (1780–1855) pioneer wheat farmer of South Australia * [Doug McLean, Jr.](/source/Doug_McLean%2C_Jr.) (1912–1961), Australian rugby union and rugby league player * [Doug McLean, Sr.](/source/Doug_McLean%2C_Sr.) (1880–1947), Australian rugby union and rugby league player * [Edward Beale McLean](/source/Edward_Beale_McLean) (1889–1941), American newspaper publisher, ''Washington Post'' * [Emily Nelson Ritchie McLean](/source/Emily_Nelson_Ritchie_McLean) (1859–1916), American civic leader * [Ernest McLean](/source/Ernest_McLean) (1926–2012), American R&B guitarist * [Ernie McLean (politician)](/source/Ernie_McLean_(politician)), Canadian politician * [Errol McLean](/source/Errol_McLean) (born 1952), Guyanese cyclist * [Evalyn Walsh McLean](/source/Evalyn_Walsh_McLean) (1886–1947), American Washington socialite, wife of Edward Beale McLean * [George F. McLean](/source/George_F._McLean) (1929–2016), American philosopher * [George P. McLean](/source/George_P._McLean) (1857–1932), American politician * [Gloria Hatrick McLean](/source/Gloria_Hatrick_McLean) (1918–1994), wife of American actor [Jimmy Stewart](/source/James_Stewart) * [G. S. McLean](/source/G._S._McLean), founder and long-time past President of Full Gospel Bible Institute (now Eston College), pastor, lecturer and writer * [Ian McLean](/source/Ian_McLean_(footballer)) (1929–1965), Australian rules footballer * [Ian McLean (politician)](/source/Ian_McLean_(politician)) (born 1934), New Zealand politician * [Jamel McLean](/source/Jamel_McLean) (born 1988), American basketball player * [John McLean](/source/John_McLean) (1785–1861), American politician and jurist from Ohio * [John McLean (disambiguation)](/source/John_McLean_(disambiguation)), other people named John McLean * [Jackie McLean](/source/Jackie_McLean) (1931–2006), American jazz musician * [James "Buddy" McLean](/source/James_%22Buddy%22_McLean), Irish-American gangster * [James Hamilton McLean](/source/James_Hamilton_McLean) (1936–2016), American malacologist * [Jason C. McLean](/source/Jason_C._McLean) (born 1977), Canadian stage actor * [Jim McLean](/source/Jim_McLean) (1937–2020), Scottish football player and manager * [Jock McLean](/source/Jock_McLean) (1908–1988), Scottish footballer * [John McLean](/source/John_McLean) (1785–1861), American politician and jurist from Ohio * [John McLean (Illinois politician)](/source/John_McLean_(Illinois_politician)) (1791–1830), American politician from Illinois * [Kenny McLean](/source/Kenny_McLean) (born 1992), Scottish footballer * [Kirk McLean](/source/Kirk_McLean) (born 1966), Canadian professional ice hockey player * [Lachlan McLean (news anchor)](/source/Lachlan_McLean_(news_anchor)) (born 1968), American radio broadcaster * [Lachlan McLean (footballer)](/source/Lachlan_McLean_(footballer)) (born 1996), Australian former soccer player * [Lenny McLean](/source/Lenny_McLean) a.k.a. “Guv'nor” (1949–1998), English weightlifter and boxer * [Luke McLean](/source/Luke_McLean) (born 1987), Australian-born Italian rugby union player * [Mable Parker McLean](/source/Mable_Parker_McLean) (1922–2012), American academic administrator * [Malcom McLean](/source/Malcom_McLean) (1914–2001), inventor of containerized shipping * [McLean (singer)](/source/McLean_(singer)) (born 1980), Anthony McLean a British singer previously known as Digga. * [McLean Stevenson](/source/McLean_Stevenson) (1929–1996), American actor * [Martha McLean](/source/Martha_McLean_-_Anza_Narrows), local activist * [Margaret McLean](/source/Margaret_McLean) (1845–1923), Australian women's rights advocate * [Matt McLean](/source/Matt_McLean), American swimmer * [Matt McLean (racing driver)](/source/Matt_McLean_(racing_driver)), racing driver * [Matty McLean](/source/Matty_McLean) (born 1986), New Zealand television presenter * [Max McLean](/source/Max_McLean) (born 1953), stage actor, writer, and producer * [Michelle McLean](/source/Michelle_McLean) (contemporary), Namibian woman crowned Miss Universe in 1992 * [Motto McLean](/source/Motto_McLean) (1925–2019), Canadian ice hockey player * [Nathaniel McLean](/source/Nathaniel_McLean) (1815–1905), Union Army Civil War general * [Nixon McLean](/source/Nixon_McLean) (born 1973), West Indian cricketer * [Paul McLean (rugby union)](/source/Paul_McLean_(rugby_union)) (born 1953), Australian rugby union player and rugby union administrator * [Ray (Scooter) McLean](/source/Ray_(Scooter)_McLean), head coach of the Green Bay Packers football team in 1958 * [Roderick McLean](/source/Roderick_McLean) (19th century), Scottish poet who attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria * [Samuel McLean (U.S. Consul)](/source/Samuel_McLean_(U.S._Consul)), U.S. Consul for Trinidad de Cuba; 1849–1853, born 1797 in Alexandria, Virginia * [Samuel McLean (congressman)](/source/Samuel_McLean_(congressman)), Congressman for Montana, born 1826 in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania * [Samuel McLean (Canadian politician)](/source/Samuel_McLean_(Canadian_politician)), politician of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador * Sara McLean, former Miss Scotland 2011 runner-up and ''[Big Brother 2012](/source/Big_Brother_2012_(UK))'' housemate * [Stuart or Stewart McLean](/source/Stuart_McLean_(disambiguation)), various * [Tim McLean](/source/Tim_McLean) (1985–2008), Canadian murder victim * [Tommy McLean](/source/Tommy_McLean) (born 1947), Scottish football player and manager * [Tre McLean](/source/Tre_McLean) (born 1993), American basketball player in the [Israeli Basketball Premier League](/source/Israeli_Basketball_Premier_League) * [Walter McLean](/source/Walter_McLean) (born 1936), Canadian clergyman and politician from British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario * [William B. McLean](/source/William_B._McLean) (1914–1976), United States Navy physicist, conceived and developed the heat-seeking Sidewinder missile * [Wilmer McLean](/source/Wilmer_McLean) (1814–1882), American farmer in whose house the American Civil war ended in 1865 ==MacLean== * [Alex MacLean](/source/Alex_MacLean) (born 1947), American photographic artist * [Alick Maclean](/source/Alick_Maclean) (1872–1936), English composer * [Alistair MacLean](/source/Alistair_MacLean) (1922–1987), Scottish novelist * [Allan Maclean of Torloisk](/source/Allan_Maclean_of_Torloisk), officer in the British Army responsible for Canada not taken over by rebels during the American War of Independence * [Alejandro Maclean](/source/Alejandro_Maclean), Spanish film producer and aerobatics pilot * [Alison Maclean](/source/Alison_Maclean), Canadian film director of music videos * [Andrew Dyas MacLean](/source/Andrew_Dyas_MacLean) (1896–1971), Canadian naval officer and publisher * [Angus MacLean](/source/Angus_MacLean) (1915–2000), Canadian politician, former Premier of Prince Edward Island * [Archer Maclean](/source/Archer_Maclean) (contemporary), British computer games programmer * [Archibald MacLean](/source/Archibald_MacLean), British Army and Royal Air Force officer * [Billy Joe MacLean](/source/Billy_Joe_MacLean) (1936–2025), Canadian politician * [Bonnie MacLean](/source/Bonnie_MacLean), American artist * [Brett MacLean](/source/Brett_MacLean) (born 1988), Canadian ice hockey player * [Bryan MacLean](/source/Bryan_MacLean) (1946–1998), American singer, guitarist and songwriter * [Calum Maclean (folklorist)](/source/Calum_Maclean_(folklorist)) (1915–1960), Scottish folklorist, collector, ethnographer and author * [Charles Hector Fitzroy Maclean of Duart, Baron Maclean](/source/Charles_Hector_Fitzroy_Maclean_of_Duart%2C_Baron_Maclean) (1916–1990), Scottish nobleman, Lord Chamberlain to Queen Elizabeth II 1971–1984 * [Craig MacLean](/source/Craig_MacLean) (born 1971), Scottish track cyclist * [Danielle MacLean](/source/Danielle_MacLean) (fl.1990s–present), Australian filmmaker * [David Maclean](/source/David_Maclean) (born 1953), English politician from Penrith and The Border * [Don Maclean (comedian)](/source/Don_Maclean_(comedian)) (born 1944), British comedian and television host * [Don MacLean (basketball)](/source/Don_MacLean_(basketball)) (born 1970), American basketball player and broadcaster * Sir [Donald Maclean (British politician)](/source/Donald_Maclean_(British_politician)) (1864–1932), English politician * [Donald Maclean (spy)](/source/Donald_Maclean_(spy)) (1913–1983), British intelligence agent and spy for the Soviet Union during WWII * [Doug MacLean](/source/Doug_MacLean) (born 1954), Canadian sportscaster and former head coach and general manager * [Dougie MacLean](/source/Dougie_MacLean) (born 1954), Scottish singer-songwriter * [Douglas MacLean](/source/Douglas_MacLean) (1890–1967), American silent motion picture actor, producer, and writer * [Edwin L. MacLean](/source/Edwin_L._MacLean) (1890–1968), American politician and lawyer * [Eileen MacLean](/source/Eileen_MacLean) (1949–1996), American educator and politician * [Every Maclean](/source/Every_Maclean) (fl. 1870s), member of the [New Zealand Legislative Council](/source/New_Zealand_Legislative_Council) * [Sir Ewen Maclean](/source/Ewen_Maclean), professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology * [Sir Fitzroy Maclean, 1st Baronet](/source/Sir_Fitzroy_Maclean%2C_1st_Baronet) (1911–1996), Scottish diplomat, adventurer, writer, and politician * [Sir George Maclean](/source/George_Maclean%2C_Commissary_General), (1795–1861), Commissary General in the British Army. * [George Maclean](/source/George_Maclean) (1801–1847), Governor of [Gold Coast](/source/Gold_Coast_(region)) * [Harry Aubrey de Maclean](/source/Harry_Aubrey_de_Maclean) (1848–1920), (Kaïd, General Sir), soldier and instructor to the Moroccan army * [Hector MacLean (disambiguation)](/source/Hector_MacLean_(disambiguation)) * [Hector Lachlan Stewart MacLean](/source/Hector_Lachlan_Stewart_MacLean) (1871–1897), Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross * [James Mackenzie Maclean](/source/James_Mackenzie_Maclean) (1835–1906), Welsh politician * [Jill MacLean](/source/Jill_MacLean) (born 1941), English-Canadian author * [John Duncan MacLean](/source/John_Duncan_MacLean) (1873–1948), Canadian politician, Premier of British Columbia 1927–1928 * [John Maclean MA](/source/John_Maclean_MA) (1879–1923), Scottish politician * [John Frederick MacLean](/source/John_MacLean_(sportscaster)) (1921–1973) American sports broadcaster * [John MacLean (ice hockey)](/source/John_MacLean_(ice_hockey)) (born 1964), Canadian professional ice hockey player * [John Norman Maclean](/source/John_Norman_Maclean) (contemporary), American author * [The Juan MacLean](/source/The_Juan_MacLean), American electronic musician * [Karon MacLean](/source/Karon_MacLean), American and Canadian computer scientist and mechanical engineer * [Katherine MacLean](/source/Katherine_MacLean) (1925–2019), American science fiction author * [Kenny MacLean](/source/Kenny_MacLean) (1956–2008), Scottish-Canadian musician * [Kirsty Maclean](/source/Kirsty_Maclean) (born 2005), Scottish footballer * [Kyle MacLean](/source/Kyle_MacLean) (born 1999), American ice hockey player * [Loudoun MacLean](/source/Loudoun_MacLean) (1893–?), British World War I flying ace * [Malcolm Alexander MacLean](/source/Malcolm_Alexander_MacLean) (1842–1895), Canadian politician, Mayor of Vancouver, BC 1886–1887 * [MacLean & MacLean](/source/MacLean_%26_MacLean), a comedy/parody duo in Canada * [Melinda MacLean](/source/Melinda_MacLean) (born 1946), Canadian politician * [Nancy MacLean](/source/Nancy_MacLean) (born 1959), American historian * [Natalie MacLean](/source/Natalie_MacLean), Canadian wine writer * [Neil Maclean (politician)](/source/Neil_Maclean_(politician)) (1875–1953), Scottish politician * [Norman Maclean](/source/Norman_Maclean) (1902–1990), American novelist and academic * [Norman Hector Mackinnon Maclean](/source/Tormod_MacGill-Eain) (Tormod MacGill-Eain) (1936–2017), Scottish Gaelic comedian, novelist, poet, musician and broadcaster. * [Paul MacLean (ice hockey)](/source/Paul_MacLean_(ice_hockey)) (born 1958), Canadian ice hockey player * [Paul D. MacLean](/source/Paul_D._MacLean) (1913–2007), American physician and brain scientist * [Rachel Maclean](/source/Rachel_Maclean_(artist)), a Scottish multi-media artist * [Rachel Maclean](/source/Rachel_Maclean_(politician)) (born 1965), UK politician * [Ranald MacLean](/source/Ranald_MacLean) (born 1938), Scottish judge * [Robert MacLean](/source/Robert_MacLean) (born 1970), American Air Force, Border Patrol, and Federal Air Marshal Service veteran * [Rob MacLean](/source/Rob_MacLean) (born 1958), Scottish television presenter, football commentator and sports writer * [Ronald MacLean Abaroa](/source/Ronald_MacLean_Abaroa) (born 1949), Bolivian politician * [Ron MacLean](/source/Ron_MacLean) (born 1960), Canadian sportscaster * [Rory MacLean](/source/Rory_MacLean) (born 1954), Canadian and British author * [Sarah Jean Munro Maclean](/source/Sarah_Jean_Munro_Maclean) (1873–1952), Canadian painter * [Sorley MacLean](/source/Sorley_MacLean) (1911–1996), Scottish Scots Gaelic poet * [Steven MacLean (disambiguation)](/source/Steven_MacLean_(disambiguation)), various ** [Steven MacLean (astronaut)](/source/Steven_MacLean_(astronaut)) (born 1954), Canadian astronaut ** [Steve MacLean (footballer)](/source/Steve_MacLean_(footballer)) (born 1982), retired Scottish footballer and current first team coach at St. Johnstone * [Tara MacLean](/source/Tara_MacLean) (born 1973), Canadian singer and songwriter * [Veronica Maclean](/source/Veronica_Maclean) (1920–2005), British food writer and hotelier * [Vince MacLean](/source/Vince_MacLean) (born 1944), Canadian politician and former Speaker of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly * [William Q. MacLean Jr.](/source/William_Q._MacLean_Jr.) (1934–2026), American politician ==McClean== * [James McClean](/source/James_McClean) (born 1989), Irish footballer ==Maclean Feudal [Barons in Scotland](/source/Baron)== * The Honorable Sir Lachlan Maclean of Duart Baron of Duart * Sir Charles Edward Maclean of Dunconnel Bt, 2nd Baronet of Strachur and Glensluain, Baron Strachur, and 16th Hereditary Keeper and Captain of Dunconnel in the Isles of The Sea * Lorne Gillean Ian Mclaine of Lochbuie Baron of Moy * Malcolm Fraser Maclean of Kingairloch Baron of Kingairloch * Kenneth Lee MacLean Baron of Denboig * David Ian Mclean Baron of Preston ==Maclean Life Peers== * [Charles Maclean, Baron Maclean](/source/Charles_Maclean%2C_Baron_Maclean) * [David Maclean](/source/David_Maclean), Baron Blencathra == Fictional characters == * Chris McLean, host of the ''[Total Drama](/source/Total_Drama)'' series * Lord Maclean, a character in "The Revenge of Hamish", a poem by [Sidney Lanier](/source/Sidney_Lanier) * Tristan McLean, the mortal father of [Piper McLean](/source/Piper_McLean) created by [Rick Riordan](/source/Rick_Riordan). * [Will McLean](/source/Will_McLean), narrator in the 1980 novel ''The Lords of Discipline'' by Pat Conroy * [Piper McLean](/source/Piper_McLean), a character in Rick Riordan's ''The Heroes of Olympus'' series. She is a demigod daughter of [Aphrodite](/source/Aphrodite) and Tristan McLean. * [Lucy MacLean](/source/Lucy_MacLean), a protagonist of the Fallout TV series, where she portrays a vault dweller in search of her father Hank MacLean. * [Hank MacLean](/source/Fallout_(American_TV_series)), a character in the Fallout TV Series, Lucy MacLean's father and the Overseer of Vault 33. ==See also== * [Clan Maclean](/source/Clan_Maclean) * [Maclean baronets](/source/Maclean_baronets) * [John McClane](/source/John_McClane), fictional character * [MacLaine](/source/MacLaine) surnames * [McLaine](/source/McLaine) surnames * [McLain](/source/McLain) surnames * [MacLane](/source/MacLane) surnames {{surname}} ==References== {{Reflist}} Category:English-language surnames Category:Surnames of Scottish origin Category:Surnames of Irish origin --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [McLean](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLean) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLean?action=history)). 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