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The name Cormac has its roots in Old Irish and Scottish and carries the meaning 'The Son of the Raven.'
What does the name Cormac mean?
Cormac is a first name that originates from Old Irish and Scottish and means 'The Son of the Raven.'
Where does the name Cormac come from?
The name Cormac is a masculine first name of ancient Irish origin. It belongs to the Old Irish language.
Popularity
In Germany, Cormac is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th among the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, the name Cormac has been given less than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds the 8,037th position. For the global popularity and distribution of Cormac, you can check the rankings in the name charts of various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Cam / Cammy / Corm / Cormi / Mac
Famous people
- Cormac Bane (American footballer)
- Cormac Battle (Irish singer)
- Cormac Burke (British football player)
- Cormac Costello (Grenadian football player)
- Cormac de Barra (Irish musician)
- Cormac Mac Con Midhe (Irish poet)
- Cormac Mac Connmhach (Bishop)
- Cormac mac Cuilennain (Irish Bishop)
- Cormac Mac Dermott (musician from Ireland)
- Cormac Mac Shamhradhain (Bishop)
- Cormac McCarthy (writer)
- Cormac McGinley (Grenadian footballer)
- Cormac McGuinness (Irish footballer)
- Cormac McLaggen (character from the book 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' by J.K. Rowling)
- Cormac Mhac Taidhg Bhallaigh O Dalaigh (poet from Ireland)
- Cormac O Curnin (poet from Ireland)
- Cormac O Luimlin (Bishop from Ireland)
- Cormac Obrien (writer from the USA)
- Cormac von Dunkeld (Bishop)
- Cormac von Mortlach (Bishop from England)
Frequently asked questions about the name Cormac
What is the meaning of the first name Cormac?
Cormac means 'The Son of the Raven' and has its roots in Old Irish.
Where does the name Cormac come from?
The first name Cormac is of ancient Irish origin and belongs to the Old Irish language.
How popular is the name Cormac?
Cormac enjoys growing popularity, especially in Ireland and Scotland.