Macgowan \m(a)-cgo-wan, mac-gowan\ as a boy's name is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Macgowan is "son of the blacksmith; one who is adroit".

Macgowan has 7 variant forms: MacCowan, MacCowen, MacGowan, Magowan, McGowan, McGowen and McGown.

Baby names that sound like Macgowan are Macon, Makani, Makena, Makenna and McCain.