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Cormack

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Pronounced KOR-mak /ˈkɔr.mæk/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Irish Cormac, likely from 'corb' ('chariot; raven') and 'mac' ('son'), often read as 'charioteer' or 'son of the charioteer'. Borne by legendary High Kings of Ireland.Low

In 30 seconds: A kingly Irish name: Cormack is a spelling of Cormac — 'charioteer' (said 'KOR-mak').
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningA spelling of the Irish Cormac, likely from 'corb' ('chariot; raven') and 'mac' ('son'), often read as 'charioteer' or 'son of the charioteer'. Borne by legendary High Kings of Ireland.
U.S. rank (2024)#12656 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 21

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200720072024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cormack is a spelling of the Irish Cormac, likely from 'corb' ('chariot; raven') and 'mac' ('son'), often read as 'charioteer'. It was borne by legendary High Kings such as Cormac mac Airt and carries deep Gaelic prestige (said 'KOR-mak').

In the U.S. it appears rarely in this spelling, against the more common Cormac. Kingly, Celtic, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Cormack is a spelling of the Irish Cormac, often read as 'charioteer' — a name of legendary High Kings of Ireland (think author Cormac McCarthy, said 'KOR-mak').
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References — Cormack — Spelling of Irish Cormac, 'charioteer'

Variations

CormacCormickMcCormack

Nicknames

CorMack

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cormack mean?

Cormack is a spelling of the Irish Cormac, often read as 'charioteer' or 'son of the charioteer'.

How do you pronounce Cormack?

It's said KOR-mak /ˈkɔr.mæk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cormack a boy or girl name?

Cormack is a boy's name.

How popular is Cormack?

Cormack is a rare spelling in the U.S., against the more common Cormac.

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