Mcarther
A boy's name of Scottish Gaelic origin with 47 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 8 letters and two syllables, Mcarther is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1942, with 47 total recorded births.
Mcarther is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Mcarther is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Mcarther is a boy's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, a phonetic rendering of MacArthur, meaning 'son of Arthur' — with Arthur derived from the Celtic or Latin Artorius, of uncertain origin, possibly connected to the Welsh arth, meaning 'bear.' MacArthur is one of the great Scottish and Irish clan surnames.
As a given name, Mcarther is extremely rare — most parents use MacArthur or simply Arthur. General Douglas MacArthur remains one of history's most prominent bearers of the name, defining American military leadership in the Pacific during World War II.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Mcarther's final sounds are active, energetic — often found in English occupational-style names. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Mcarther softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Mcarther's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mcarther has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1942.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 47 | #1945 | — |
The Story of Mcarther
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1942, Mcarther is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Mcarther are most likely born between 1942 and 1945.
How rare is Mcarther?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Mcarther is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1942, peaked in the 1940s with 47 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1942–1945)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 11 | #2210 |
| 1943 | 13 | #2140 |
| 1942 | 23 | #1485 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1942–1945