Boy
Irish
2 syllables
Cormac
KOR-mak
/ˈkɔːrmæk/
"Son of the charioteer" — a name of Celtic kings, literary darkness, and fierce Irish heritage
Cormac is an ancient Irish name, possibly meaning 'son of the charioteer' or deriving from elements meaning 'raven' and 'son.' It was the name of legendary High Kings of Ireland, including the mythical Cormac Mac Airt, often called the Irish Solomon for his wisdom and justice. In modern times the name gained global literary recognition through the American novelist Cormac McCarthy, whose stark, poetic prose introduced the name to a generation of literary readers.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesCor · mac
GenderBoy
OriginIrish
Root WordCorbhmac
MeaningSon of the charioteer, raven son
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year2010
Trend
↑ Rising
Nicknames
CormMac
About the Name Cormac
Cormac likely means 'son of the charioteer' or may derive from elements meaning 'raven' and 'son.' Its exact etymology is debated, but it has deep roots in Irish mythology and history as a name of kings.
Cormac ranks around #650 in the US but is more popular in Ireland and Scotland. It is rising among literary-minded parents worldwide who are drawn to its Celtic depth and the association with novelist Cormac McCarthy.
Cormac suggests a strong, independent, and intellectually intense character. The name's associations with legendary Irish kings and dark literary genius give it an aura of powerful, complex depth.
Irish names pair naturally: Cormac James, Cormac Patrick, Cormac Liam, or Cormac Rory. Two-syllable middles create a pleasing rhythm with Cormac's strong two-syllable opening.
Cormac is an ancient Irish name that has been used since at least the early medieval period. It was borne by legendary and historical kings of Ireland and remains a distinctive marker of Irish heritage.
Corm is an informal short form occasionally used in Ireland. Mac is a friendly nickname that plays on the second element. Many bearers of the name use the full Cormac, which has a powerful, complete sound.
Personality of Cormac
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Cormac
Creativity
82%
Elegance
72%
Independence
90%
Intelligence
88%
Strength
88%
Warmth
72%
Famous People Named Cormac
C
Cormac Mac Airt
Legendary High King of Ireland celebrated for his wisdom and justice, often called the Irish Solomon
C
Cormac McCarthy
American novelist and Pulitzer Prize winner, author of The Road, No Country for Old Men, and Blood Meridian
C
Cormac MacArt
Historical King of Munster in the 9th century, also known as Cormac mac Cuilennáin, scholar and bishop-king
C
Cormac Murphy-O'Connor
Irish Cardinal and Archbishop of Westminster who led England's Roman Catholics from 2000 to 2009
Middle Names for Cormac
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Cormac
Cormac James
Cormac Patrick
Cormac Liam
Cormac Declan
Cormac Brendan
Cormac Fergus
Cormac Oisin
Cormac Rory
Cormac Conall
Cormac Niall
Cormac Cian
Cormac Donal
Names Similar to Cormac
Similar Meaning
History of Cormac
c. 200 CE
Cormac Mac Airt is said to reign as High King of Ireland from Tara, the most celebrated of all Irish kings
831 CE
Cormac mac Cuilennáin becomes King of Munster and Bishop of Cashel, a rare scholar-king
1933
Cormac McCarthy is born in Providence, Rhode Island, later becoming one of America's greatest novelists
2005
McCarthy's novel No Country for Old Men is published, bringing Cormac global recognition
2010s
Cormac rises in popularity in Ireland, Scotland, and among literary-minded parents worldwide
Numerology & Symbolism of Cormac
8
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
7
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Scorpio
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Raven Black
💎
Lucky Stone
Obsidian
🌸
Lucky Flower
Thistle
Cormac Around the World
How Cormac is written in different languages and scripts
كورماك
Arabic
コーマック
Japanese
Кормак
Russian
코맥
Korean
科马克
Chinese
Κόρμακ
Greek
कॉरमैक
Hindi
קורמק
Hebrew
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