The baby name Macmahon is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Common English respelling: MACK-MAH-hən; IPA examples: /məkˈmɑːn/ or /mækˈmɑːn/.
Macmahon is Irish (Gaelic) in Origin.
The baby name Macmahon is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Common English respelling: MACK-MAH-hən; IPA examples: /məkˈmɑːn/ or /mækˈmɑːn/.
Macmahon is Irish (Gaelic) in Origin.
Macmahon stems from the Irish Gaelic Mac Mathghamhna (modern Irish Mac Mathúna), a patronymic meaning “son of Mathghamhain,” with Mathghamhain literally “bear-calf,” giving the sense “son of the bear.” The surname attached to two distinguished Irish lineages: the MacMahons of Oriel (County Monaghan), rulers in medieval Airgíalla, and the MacMahons of Thomond (County Clare), within the Dál gCais connected to Brian Boru. Through migration, it gained prominence abroad; notable bearer Patrice de MacMahon became president of France in the 1870s.
As a given name, Macmahon is a rare, surname-style choice in English-speaking countries, typically masculine in Irish tradition but usable as unisex today. Variants and spellings include MacMahon, McMahon, Mac Mahon, and Mahon; related Gaelic forms are Mac Mathghamhna/Mac Mathúna and the forename Mathghamhain (anglicized Mahon). The underlying “bear” imagery conveys strength, protection, and steadfastness.
Macmahon is exceptionally rare. Across 1 country, we found just 1 recorded use of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
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