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Edison vs Mccoy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#828
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mccoy

Boy #911 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Aodh (fire)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#911
Total SSA Count
256
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Mccoy Rank #911

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #911 for Mccoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Mccoy more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Mccoy at #911 in the United States.

What do Edison and Mccoy mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Mccoy means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Edison and Mccoy boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Mccoy is primarily a boy name.

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