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Mcarthur

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Pronounced muhk-AR-thur /məkˈɑːr.θər/Medium

Meaning: The Scottish surname MacArthur, 'son of Arthur' (Arthur being a Celtic name possibly tied to 'bear'), given as a given name to honor General Douglas MacArthur in the World War II era. Noted honestly as a namesake.Low

In 30 seconds: A patriotic namesake: Mcarthur means 'son of Arthur' (Scottish), said 'muhk-AR-thur' — honoring the WWII general.
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningThe Scottish surname MacArthur, 'son of Arthur' (Arthur being a Celtic name possibly tied to 'bear'), given as a given name to honor General Douglas MacArthur in the World War II era. Noted honestly as a namesake.
U.S. rank (2023)#13471 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1942
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,275

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194219122023

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

Mcarthur is the Scottish surname MacArthur, 'son of Arthur,' handed out as a first name to honor General Douglas MacArthur. Its use crested in 1942 amid World War II, then declined sharply (said 'muhk-AR-thur'). Noted honestly as a namesake.

Mcarthur belonged to the wartime moment and is very rare now. Rare, patriotic, and namesake.

Did you know? Mcarthur was given as a namesake for General Douglas MacArthur; it peaked in 1942 during World War II and has faded since.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Mcarthur — Surname MacArthur 'son of Arthur'; namesake of the general

Variations

MacArthurMacartherMcArthur

Nicknames

MacArthur

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If you like Mcarthur…

Macarthur— the standard spelling
Arthur— the root of the surname
Douglas— the general's first name
Pershing— a like military namesake name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mcarthur mean?

Mcarthur is the surname MacArthur ('son of Arthur'), given as a namesake for General Douglas MacArthur; noted honestly.

How do you pronounce Mcarthur?

It's said muhk-AR-thur /məkˈɑːr.θər/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mcarthur a boy or girl name?

Mcarthur is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Mcarthur?

Mcarthur peaked during the Second World War and is very rare today.

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