Son of Carthach; son of the loving one
An Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Mac Carthaigh. The root word 'carthach' translates to 'loving' or 'loving one', suggesting a lineage defined by affection or kindness.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Mccarthy in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist of 'The Road'
A character in the novel and film 'No Country for Old Men' · No Country for Old Men
