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Mccoy vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
343
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mccoy Rank #911
Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #911 for Mccoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mccoy or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Mccoy at #911 in the United States.

What do Mccoy and Darius mean?

Mccoy means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Mccoy and Darius boy or girl names?

Mccoy is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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