Mcarthur
mak-AR-thur
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Irish
Total Births
2,275
Peak Year
#290 in 1942
First Recorded
1912
Style
Strong & Bold, Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An Irish and Scottish surname meaning 'son of Arthur,' referring to the legendary King Arthur.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Douglas MacArthur
American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army.
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