What is the origin of the name Mckoy?

Mckoy is a name of Scottish origin.

How popular is the name Mckoy?

Mckoy is currently ranked #9533 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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BoyScottish

Mckoy

muh-KOY

Popularity

#9533

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

263

Peak Year

#22 in 2016

First Recorded

1999

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Mckoy is primarily a surname of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from 'Mac Aodha', meaning 'son of Aodh' (a given name meaning 'fire').

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Mack Coy

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Mack Coy

Spelling Variations

McCoy Mackoy

Similar Names

Koy Mackenzie Callan Rhys

Personality Traits

ResilientCharismaticAdventurousIndependent

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