Curtis vs Mccoy

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
Nicknames
Mac, Coy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Curtis Rank #929
Mccoy Rank #911

Mccoy is more popular, ranked #911 vs #929 for Curtis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Curtis ___

  • Curtis James
  • Curtis Lee
  • Curtis Wayne
  • Curtis Alan
  • Curtis Ray
  • Curtis Paul

Mccoy ___

  • Mccoy James
  • Mccoy Lee
  • Mccoy Thomas
  • Mccoy Wade
  • Mccoy Dean
  • Mccoy Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Curtis

Dennis Gary Karen Tammy Brian

If you choose Mccoy

Wilder Gentry Crosby Sadie Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curtis or Mccoy more popular?

Mccoy is more popular, ranked #911 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Mccoy mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Mccoy means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Curtis and Mccoy boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Mccoy is primarily a boy name.

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