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The baby name McCoy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /məˈkɔɪ/ (muh-KOY); also heard as /mækˈkɔɪ/ (mack-KOY).

McCoy is Irish, Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /məˈkɔɪ/ (muh-KOY); also heard as /mækˈkɔɪ/ (mack-KOY)

What is the meaning of the name McCoy ?

The baby name McCoy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /məˈkɔɪ/ (muh-KOY); also heard as /mækˈkɔɪ/ (mack-KOY).

McCoy is Irish, Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

McCoy is a transferred surname-turned-given name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin. It derives from Mac Aodha/Mac Aoidh, meaning “son of Aodh,” with Aodh translating as “fire” or “fiery one.” Carried to North America by Ulster Scots and Irish immigrants, the surname became widely recognized through the Appalachian Hatfield–McCoy feud and the idiom “the real McCoy,” as well as pop-culture figures like Star Trek’s Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy.

As a first name, McCoy rose in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, part of the broader trend of using brisk, rugged surnames as given names. Variants include MacCoy and McKoy; related cognates from the same root are McKay/Mackay and McKee. Parents are often drawn to McCoy for its crisp sound and heritage-rich meaning, which can be loosely interpreted as “descendant of fire.”

McCoy has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name McCoy

McCoy Tyner Musician · Born 1938 · United States McCoy Tyner was a highly influential jazz pianist from the United States, best known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet. His powerful and innovative playing can be heard on classic albums like 'A Love Supreme' and 'My Favorite Things'. Tyner's unique style and contributions to jazz have left a lasting impact on the genre.

McCoy – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
JM Boys 0 #290 4 6,876
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PH Boys 0 #394 21 11,440
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
NG Boys 0 #978 26 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,028 6 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,138 6 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,178 5 25,439
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,241 32 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,668 27 28,008

McCoy is popular in 29 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about McCoy

McCoy is predominantly a boy's name.
McCoy is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /məˈkɔɪ/ (muh-KOY); also heard as /mækˈkɔɪ/ (mack-KOY).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include MacCoy, McKoy, MacKoy, Mac Aodha, Mac Aoidh and Mac Aodh.
Across languages, McCoy has these equivalents: Mac Aodha (Gaelic original), Aidan/Aodhán (related Gaelic forms).
McCoy is a name of Irish origin, traditionally used in Ireland. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Ireland and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 1 notable people named McCoy are in our database, including McCoy Tyner (Musician).