Son of Aodh; son of fire
An Irish and Scottish surname turned first name, Mccoy is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Aodha. It literally translates to 'son of Aodh,' with Aodh being the name of a Celtic god of fire. In American culture, it is famously associated with the phrase 'the real McCoy,' signifying authenticity.
About 309 boys were named Mccoy in 2025.
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