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Mccoy vs Lee

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Mccoy Rank #911
Lee Rank #715

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mccoy or Lee more popular?

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

What do Mccoy and Lee mean?

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

Are Mccoy and Lee boy or girl names?

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

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