Macarthur

Q: How popular is the name Macarthur?

Macarthur is ranked #13446 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-uhk-AHRTH-er ]

Boy Name #13,446 Most Popular Hidden Gem 9 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Macarthur is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-uhk-AHRTH-er.

Parents who love the name Macarthur often also consider Emeril, Butch, Oluwatomi .

Popularity Over Time

#13,446

Current Rank

Peaked 1951 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,446
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Macallan #3347 Macario #3422

Nicknames

Mac May Macie Macaie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macarthur

Is Macarthur a boy or girl name?

Macarthur is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Macarthur?

Macarthur is pronounced m-uhk-AHRTH-er.

How popular is the name Macarthur?

Macarthur is currently ranked #13446 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Macarthur?

Common nicknames for Macarthur include Mac, May, Macie, and Macaie.

Is Macarthur a common or rare name?

Macarthur is an uncommon name, ranked #13446 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Macarthur

Macarthur is a boy name .

Macarthur is currently ranked #13,446 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Macarthur include Mac, May, Macie, and Macaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Macarthur include Macallan, Macario . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.