Ricky vs Mccoy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#830
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Ricky Rank #830
Mccoy Rank #911

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #911 for Mccoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricky or Mccoy more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Mccoy at #911 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Mccoy mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Mccoy means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ricky and Mccoy boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Mccoy is primarily a boy name.

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