Son of fire
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic name Mac Aodha, meaning 'son of Aodh.' In Celtic mythology, Aodh was the god of the underworld and fire, giving the name a spirited and energetic connotation.
Less common today
Mackay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,240 in 1997.
Influential British architect and artist
Professional Australian rules footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
