Mccoy

Meaning of Mccoy

From the Scottish Gaelic "Mac Aodha," meaning "son of Aodh." Aodh was an ancient Celtic fire god.

Mccoy has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mccoy

Mccoy is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #806 in 2025 from #929 in 2020.

Notable people named Mccoy

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Questions about the name Mccoy

What does the name Mccoy mean?

Mccoy means from the scottish gaelic "mac aodha," meaning "son of aodh." aodh was an ancient celtic fire god, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Mccoy a boy's or a girl's name?

Mccoy is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Mccoy?

In 2025, Mccoy ranked #806 for boys, up from #910 the year before.

When was Mccoy most popular?

Mccoy peaked at #806 in 2025.