Mccoy vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mccoy

Boy #911 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Aodh (fire)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Mccoy Rank #911

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #911 for Mccoy.

Is Mccoy or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Mccoy at #911 in the United States.

What do Mccoy and Derrick mean?

Mccoy means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Mccoy and Derrick boy or girl names?

Mccoy is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.