Macadam - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Macadam \m(a)-ca-

is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "son of Adam". Engineer Jon McAdam (19th century) gave his name to a popular method of paving roads.

Macadam has 1 variant form: McAdam.

Macadam is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#28691 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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