Clancy
KLAN-see
Boy · Irish
Meaning: Red warrior, red-haired warrior
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Cormac
Boy · Irish · Medium name
- Meaning
- Chariot driver, son of defilement
- Pronunciation
- KOR-mak
- Origin
- Irish
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Irish 'Cormac', from 'corb' (chariot) and 'mac' (son).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Irish
Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
CormackEnglish
Variant with a ck.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Cormac mac Airt
Legendary High King of Ireland, celebrated in Irish saga as a wise and just ruler.
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Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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