The first name McKinnon is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic Mac Eoghainn, which means 'son of Eugene'. It is a masculine given name that has been used for centuries in Scotland and beyond. The name was traditionally associated with Highland clans but gained popularity worldwide due to its unique spelling and sound.
"McKinnon is quite uncommon, with only a few babies named annually over the past decade or so, but it did see a slight increase in popularity recently with 6 births recorded in 2023."