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Macintyre

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAK-in-tyre /ˈmæk.ɪn.taɪər/Medium

Meaning: Macintyre is a Scottish surname from the Gaelic Mac an tSaoir, 'son of the carpenter (or craftsman).' As a first name it reads as a strong clan/surname pick; we state the meaning plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A Scottish clan name: Macintyre means 'son of the carpenter' (said 'MAK-in-tyre'). Strong and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumScottish
MeaningMacintyre is a Scottish surname from the Gaelic Mac an tSaoir, 'son of the carpenter (or craftsman).' As a first name it reads as a strong clan/surname pick; we state the meaning plainly.
U.S. rank (2019)#13365 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 75

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219972019

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

Macintyre is a Scottish surname from Mac an tSaoir, 'son of the carpenter.' As a first name it reads strong and heritage-rich - rare in the U.S. (said 'MAK-in-tyre').

It appears only rarely as a first name. Rare, Scottish, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Macintyre is a Scottish surname from the Gaelic Mac an tSaoir, 'son of the carpenter' - a strong clan name used here as a first name (said 'MAK-in-tyre').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Macintyre — Scottish; 'son of the carpenter' (Mac an tSaoir)

Variations

MacIntyreMcintyreMacintyr

Nicknames

MacTyre

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Macintyre mean?

Macintyre is a Scottish surname from the Gaelic Mac an tSaoir, 'son of the carpenter.'

How do you pronounce Macintyre?

It's said MAK-in-tyre /ˈmæk.ɪn.taɪər/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Macintyre a boy or girl name?

Macintyre is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Macintyre?

Macintyre is a rare name in the U.S.

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