Mccoy
mə-KOY
Mccoy is a boy’s name of Scottish origin, meaning “An Irish and Scottish surname meaning "son of Aodh", Aodh being the Gaelic word for fire.”. It currently ranks #10768 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2021.
What Mccoy Means
“An Irish and Scottish surname meaning "son of Aodh", Aodh being the Gaelic word for fire.”
The Story of Mccoy
A scientist in the twenty-third century carried this name, and now it's ready for your son, a modern pioneer.
McCoy is an Irish and Scottish surname meaning 'son of Aodh,' where Aodh is the ancient Gaelic word for fire. This fiery patronymic was common among Gaelic clans in Ireland and Scotland. It traveled with settlers and soldiers, becoming a fixed surname, eventually finding its way into modern naming trends as a given name, famously carried by a fictional doctor who faced the unknown.
There's a grounded honesty to 'McCoy,' a name that feels like a steady hand on your son's shoulder. When you whisper it, it sounds like a promise of resilience and clear-sightedness, a name that will support him as he navigates his own frontiers. It’s the kind of name you’ll hear called out with a mix of loyalty and firm conviction.
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Famous Namesakes
DeForest Kelley as Dr. McCoy
Famous character in Star Trek
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#303 in 2021
Total Births
4,357
First Recorded
1905
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