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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Son of the charioteer
- Origin
- Irish (Old Irish)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KOR-mak
Cormac is an Irish (Old Irish) name meaning 'son of the charioteer,' pronounced KOR-mak. You might come across a claim that it means 'son of the raven' instead, but that's not accurate — it likely comes from confusing Cormac with unrelated raven names like Corbin, since Cormac actually combines Old Irish 'corb' (chariot) with 'mac' (son).
Meaning & Origin of Cormac
Meaning: Son of the charioteer.
Origin: Irish (Old Irish).
A common claim: Widely given as 'charioteer' or 'son of the charioteer'; less commonly, some sites say 'son of the raven' Actually: 'Son of the raven' is incorrect — it likely confuses Cormac with unrelated raven/crow names like Corbin; Cormac actually comes from Old Irish 'corb' (chariot) plus 'mac' (son).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cormac
KOR-makIPA /ˈkɔːrmæk/
Popularity of Cormac
Cormac hit its high point in 2014 at rank #1033 with 196 babies given the name, and by 2024 had settled to rank #1254 with 157, based on Social Security data covering 1956 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Cormac mean?
Son of the charioteer. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Cormac?
Cormac is pronounced KOR-mak (IPA: /ˈkɔːrmæk/).
Is Cormac a popular name right now?
Cormac peaked at #1033 in 2014 and is ranked #1254 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1956–2024.)
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