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Lee vs Mccoy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Lee Rank #715
Mccoy Rank #911

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #911 for Mccoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Mccoy more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Mccoy at #911 in the United States.

What do Lee and Mccoy mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Mccoy means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lee and Mccoy boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Mccoy is primarily a boy name.

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