Macgyver

Scottish

"son of Ivor"

Macgyver Origin and Meaning

The name Macgyver is a boy's name meaning "son of Ivor".

The eponymous TV hero has inspired a handful of parents to use his name for their sons. Macgyver first appeared on the charts in 1989, four years after the original television series began.

According to the series, MacGyver is related to the Scottish name Ivor, which means "yew tree."