Cormack is an uncommon male given name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "cormag," which means "sea chief" or "chief of the seafarers." This name has been traditionally used in Scotland and Ireland but is not as widely known outside these regions. Cormack typically appears as a surname as well, with its bearers often hailing from Highland Scottish ancestry. The name is pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable, "COR-mak," and has no recognized variants or nicknames.
"The name Cormack experienced a slight uptick in popularity between 2012 and 2014, with five births each of those years, following six births in 2007. In total, there were sixteen babies named Cormack born over these three years."