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Maguire

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Pronounced muh-GWYRE /məˈɡwaɪər/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish surname Maguire (Mag Uidhir), 'son of the pale/dun-colored one.' Carried into first-name use as a modern surname name; unisex, read here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish surname-name: Maguire means 'son of the pale one' (said 'muh-GWYRE'). Modern and unisex.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish surname Maguire (Mag Uidhir), 'son of the pale/dun-colored one.' Carried into first-name use as a modern surname name; unisex, read here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2025)#9854 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 118

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519982025

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

Maguire is an Irish surname, 'son of the pale one,' historically the name of a great Fermanagh family. As a given name it reads modern and surname-style, unisex — rare in the U.S. (said 'muh-GWYRE').

It appears only rarely as a first name, for girls and boys. Rare, surname-style, and modern.

Did you know? Maguire began as an Irish surname, Mag Uidhir, 'son of the pale (dun-colored) one' — a proud Fermanagh name now used as a modern first name, unisex, which we note (said 'muh-GWYRE').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Maguire — Irish surname; 'son of the pale one'; unisex

Variations

McGuireMaguyreMaguira

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maguire mean?

Maguire is an Irish surname (Mag Uidhir), 'son of the pale/dun-colored one.'

How do you pronounce Maguire?

It's said muh-GWYRE /məˈɡwaɪər/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maguire a boy or girl name?

Maguire is used here for a girl; it is a unisex surname name, which we note.

How popular is Maguire?

Maguire is a rare name in the U.S.

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