Macmahon - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Macmahon \m(a)-cma-

is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "son of the bear". TV host Ed McMahon.

Macmahon has 2 variant forms: MacMahon and McMahon.

Macmahon is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#46477 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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