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Mcguire

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-GWY-ur /məˈɡwaɪ.ər/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish surname McGuire/Maguire, 'son of Odhar' (Mag Uidhir, 'son of the dun/pale-colored one'). A storied Irish clan name carried into first-name use.Low

In 30 seconds: A storied Irish clan name: Mcguire means 'son of the pale one' (said 'muh-GWY-ur'). Crisp and spirited.
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Origin MediumIrish, Gaelic
MeaningFrom the Irish surname McGuire/Maguire, 'son of Odhar' (Mag Uidhir, 'son of the dun/pale-colored one'). A storied Irish clan name carried into first-name use.
U.S. rank (2025)#11530 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 186

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019982025

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

Mcguire is an Irish surname, 'son of Odhar' (Mag Uidhir, 'pale-colored'). A famous Fermanagh clan name, it reads crisp and spirited as a first name — rare in the U.S. (said 'muh-GWY-ur').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and spirited.

Did you know? Mcguire comes from the Irish Maguire — 'son of Odhar,' the dun or pale-colored one — a storied clan name of Fermanagh, worn today as a spirited given name (said 'muh-GWY-ur').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Mcguire — Irish surname 'son of Odhar'

Variations

MaguireMcGuireMcGwire

Nicknames

MacGuire

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mcguire mean?

Mcguire is an Irish surname, 'son of Odhar' ('the dun/pale-colored one').

How do you pronounce Mcguire?

It's said muh-GWY-ur /məˈɡwaɪ.ər/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mcguire a boy or girl name?

Mcguire is a boy's name.

How popular is Mcguire?

Mcguire is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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