Macguire
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Macguire first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 71 babies have been named Macguire in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Macguire is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,691 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,691
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"undulating; like a wave"
#15,762 in US
Old English via American creation origin
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Old French mace origin
"weapon, mace bearer"
#15,644 in US
Old French blanc origin
"white, fair"
#15,775 in US
Hebrew origin
"The lord is high"
#15,800 in US
Old French via Latin origin
"to throw overboard, to cast away"
#15,706 in US
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"farm by the fen"
#15,711 in US
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About the Name Macguire
Macguire is a boy name .
Macguire is currently ranked #15,691 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Macguire include Mac, Macg, Macgy, Macgie, Macgu, Macguy, Macguie, Ire, Irey, May, Maie, and Mackins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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