"And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven."
Christian Name · Irish/Gaelic Origin
Cormac Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Cormac
boy
Cormac means "Son of the charioteer; Raven", a boy's name of Irish/Gaelic origin. The name Cormac does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Cormac rides like Elijah — chariots of fire, thousands of angels, the son marked for heaven's whirlwind ascent.
Is Cormac in the Bible?
No — the name Cormac does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Son of the charioteer; Raven", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Cormac.
Pronunciation:/KOR-mak/
OriginIrish/Gaelic
MeaningSon of the charioteer; Raven
What does Cormac mean?
Cormac is a boy name of Irish/Gaelic origin meaning "Son of the charioteer; Raven". Cormac rides the chariot — and Elijah's chariot of fire carried him to heaven. 'And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire.' Cormac is the son marked for ascent.
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What does Cormac mean in the Bible?
Cormac means "Son of the charioteer; Raven" and is a name of Irish/Gaelic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Cormac rides the chariot — and Elijah's chariot of fire carried him to heaven. 'And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire.' Cormac is the son marked for ascent.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Cormac?
Cormac is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Son of the charioteer; Raven" — not because Scripture names anyone Cormac.
"The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels."
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Which books of the Bible mention Cormac?
Cormac is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Cormac?
Cormac rides like Elijah — chariots of fire, thousands of angels, the son marked for heaven's whirlwind ascent.
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Names like Cormac
Other Irish/Gaelic biblical names that share the spirit of "Son of the charioteer; Raven" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Cormac
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Rowan
unisex
"Little red one; Rowan tree"
Cormac & Rowan
Keira
girl
"Dark-haired; Little dark one"
Cormac & Keira
Maeve
girl
"She who intoxicates; The cause of great joy"
Cormac & Maeve
Rowan
unisex
"Little red-haired one; Rowan tree"
Cormac & Rowan
Saoirse
girl
"Freedom; Liberty"
Cormac & Saoirse
Brenna
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"Raven-haired; Little drop of water"
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Cormac name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Cormac
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Cormac?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Cormac?
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