Cormac name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Irish and Celtic
Usage: Irish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Cormac c(o)-rmac
Meaning: Son of the Charioteer and Corb Meaning Chariot
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Cormac meaning and origin

What does Cormac mean?

Meaning of Cormac is Son of the Charioteer or Corb Meaning Chariot is used in Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Danish and Irish has its roots in Celtic and Old Irish is given to baby boys.

Combination of Old Irish corbb, corbbaid = 'defiles' and macc = 'son' resulted in Cormac. Combination of Old Irish corbb, corbbaid = 'defiles' and macc = 'son' resulted in Cormac.

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How do I pronounce Cormac?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Cormac is c(o)-rmac. Some people pronounce it as cor-mac.

Variants of Cormac

Cormack

How popular is the name Cormac?

In United States, Cormac was once a common name since emerging in 1956 it has been given to over 2628 babies. When at its peak in 2014,. However after 46 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong.

Also, Cormac used to be a common name in Ireland, first appeared in 1964 and over 5476 babies have been given the name in 56 years. When at its peak in 2005,.

However after 56 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Cormac is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 2002, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 417 on boy names chart when 54 babies were given the name Cormac. There are over 751 babies that have been given the name Cormac in England and Wales.

Also, Cormac is a familiar name in Northern Ireland and England. According to our research, over 8000 babies have been named Cormac globally.

YearRankBirths
20231235158
20221264152
20211209158
20201223153
20191301141
20181299140
20171099177
20161132170
20151101175
20141031196
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Cormac in Nordic countries

CountriesMen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands613
Sweden156
Norway155
Denmark50

Here's what numbers has to say about Cormac

To have 7 as your soul urge number reflects the urge of your spirit to be free. You are always in the center of attention and the one who stands for what's right. Injustice makes you go crazy. When you like someone in a romantic way, it makes you nervous. Your heart is as big as a mountain. Since you trapped yourself inside rules, restrictions, religion, you've imprisoned your soul in one state.

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  •  Birgitt - Of Old Norse and Celtic origin, Birgitt means "Sublime or The Exalted One", a girl name is used majorly in German, Swedish and Finnish
  •  Kylan - Meaning of Kylan is Quarrelsome or Gaillard is a gender-neutral name particulary used in English is rooted from Old Irish and Celtic

Sibling Names for Cormac

Choosing the right name for your baby can be a daunting task, but if you've settled on Cormac, congratulations! Now comes the fun part: finding the perfect names for his siblings. To help you out, we've compiled a list of 20 stunning sibling names that go perfectly with Cormac. From traditional to modern, there's something here for everyone – so read on and get inspired!

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Brother for Cormac

Famous people named Cormac

  • Cormac mac Airt, was
  • Cormac Wibberley,
  • Cormac O'Brien, American author
  • Cormac Breathnach, Irish politician and primary school teacher
  • Cormac mac Cuilennáin, Irish bishop and was king of Munster
  • Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
  • Cormac McCarthy, American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter
  • Cormac Breslin, Irish Fianna Fáil politician
  • Cormac mac Art Ó Melaghlain, was King of Mide from about 1205 to 1239
  • Cormac and Marianne Wibberley, American husband and wife screenwriting team
  • Cormac McAnallen, Irish sportsperson
  • Cormac Battle, Irish musician and radio presenter/producer
  • Cormac McGinley, member of the 2003 All-Ireland and league winning panel
  • Cormac de Barra, harpist
  • Cormac Bonnar, Irish retired hurler
  • Cormac Costello in tvMovie Chameleon as Actor

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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