Mckoy

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-KOY /məˈkɔɪ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of McCoy — a Scottish/Irish surname from the Gaelic Mac Aodha, 'son of Aodh', a name meaning 'fire'Low

In 30 seconds: Son of Aodh (son of fire): Mckoy spells McCoy. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'muh-KOY').

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Origin LowScottish, Gaelic

MeaningA spelling of McCoy — a Scottish/Irish surname from the Gaelic Mac Aodha, 'son of Aodh', a name meaning 'fire'

U.S. rank (2025)#5529 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 280

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mckoy is a spelling of McCoy — a Scottish/Irish surname from the Gaelic Mac Aodha, 'son of Aodh', a name meaning 'fire'. A crisp, modern name (said 'muh-KOY').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-given-name (the phrase 'the real McCoy' is proverbial). Rare, son-of-fire at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? McCoy is a Scottish/Irish surname, 'son of Aodh' ('fire') — Mckoy is a spelling, crisp and modern (said 'muh-KOY').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — McCoy — Gaelic Mac Aodha

Variations

McCoyMacKoyMccoy

Nicknames

Coy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mckoy mean?

Mckoy spells McCoy — Gaelic 'son of Aodh' (a name meaning 'fire').

How do you pronounce Mckoy?

It's said muh-KOY /məˈkɔɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mckoy a boy or girl name?

Mckoy is a boy's name.

How popular is Mckoy?

Mckoy is a very rare name in the U.S.