US Popularity Rank: 2119

Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Son of Aodh; Fire

McCoy is a masculine name of Irish and Scottish origins, meaning “son of Aodh” and “fire.” McCoy is the anglicized form of Mac Aodha, a surname that dates back to the Norse-Irish people of Ireland from the 13th to the 16th century. Another classic surname turned trendy first name, McCoy is a title reserved for an authentic individual such as baby. You may recognize the idiom “the real McCoy,” a phrase that implies if something is the real deal. We know baby will be the real deal, but this popular metaphor is an association to consider when choosing McCoy.