Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage Irish Pronounced Pron. /mˠək.ˈɣəu̯nˠ/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Means "son of the smith" in Irish. Related NamesDetails RootgobaeVariantsMacGowan, McGowanOther Languages & CulturesMacGowan, McGowan(Scottish) MacGobhainn(Scottish Gaelic) Categories craftsmanship