Maguire
muh-GWIR
Popularity
#11707
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
685
Peak Year
#63 in 2000
First Recorded
1997
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic surname 'Mag Uidhir,' meaning 'son of Odhar.' 'Odhar' means 'dun' or 'pale yellow'.
Gender Split
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John Maguire
Irish politician and member of Parliament.
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