What origin is the name Mccarthy?

Mccarthy comes from Irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Mccarthy?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Mccarthy — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Is it Mccarthy or Mccarty?

Both spellings are used. Mccarthy means "An Irish surname used as a given name, meaning son of Carthach, or loving one."; Mccarty is listed with the meaning "A surname of Irish origin, meaning son of Carty, which means lover of strength.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Mccarthy

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mccarthy

Mccarthy

Boy

Irish

2 syllables

Mccarthy is an Irish boy's name meaning "An Irish surname used as a given name, meaning son of Carthach, or loving one".

Mccarthy is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "An Irish surname used as a given name, meaning son of Carthach, or loving one". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Mccarthy mean?

An Irish surname used as a given name, meaning son of Carthach, or loving one.

How popular is Mccarthy?

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What does Mccarthy mean?

Mccarthy is a boy name of Irish origin meaning "An Irish surname used as a given name, meaning son of Carthach, or loving one.".

How popular is Mccarthy?

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Sister names that go with Mccarthy

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Mccarthy.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Other spellings of Mccarthy

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Mccarty — "A surname of Irish origin, meaning son of Carty, which means lover of strength." (Irish)

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Mccarthy at a glance

Letters: 8
Syllables: 2
Starts with: M
Ends with: -hy
Vowels: 1 of 8 letters

8-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Mccarthy?

Mccarthy means "An Irish surname used as a given name, meaning son of Carthach, or loving one." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)