Mccoy vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mccoy

Boy #911 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Aodh (fire)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Mccoy Rank #911

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #911 for Mccoy.

Is Mccoy or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Mccoy at #911 in the United States.

What do Mccoy and Alec mean?

Mccoy means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Mccoy and Alec boy or girl names?

Mccoy is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.