Mckoy
muh-KOY
Mckoy is a boy’s name of Scottish origin, meaning “Mckoy is primarily a surname of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from 'Mac Aodha', meaning 'son of Aodh' (a given name meaning 'fire').”. It currently ranks #9533 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2016.
What Mckoy Means
“Mckoy is primarily a surname of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from 'Mac Aodha', meaning 'son of Aodh' (a given name meaning 'fire').”
The Story of Mckoy
Consider a name with the resonant power of a Scottish surname, meaning 'son of fire,' for your charismatic and resilient boy.
Primarily a Scottish surname, Mckoy is derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Aodha,' meaning 'son of Aodh.' Aodh itself is an ancient given name meaning 'fire.' This name saw a rise as a given name in the late 1990s.
This name is for your son, who you see as possessing a resilient and adventurous spirit. You imagine him being charismatic, someone who carries a spark of inner fire, guiding his independent path.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#22 in 2016
Total Births
263
First Recorded
1999
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