Douglas vs Mccoy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#855
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Doug, Dougie

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Douglas Rank #855
Mccoy Rank #911

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #911 for Mccoy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Douglas ___

  • Douglas James
  • Douglas William
  • Douglas Scott
  • Douglas Lee
  • Douglas Alan
  • Douglas Grant

Mccoy ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Douglas

Donald Kenneth Craig Bruce Sandra

If you choose Mccoy

Wilder Gentry Crosby Sadie Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglas or Mccoy more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Mccoy at #911 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Mccoy mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mccoy means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Douglas and Mccoy boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Mccoy is primarily a boy name.

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