James vs Mccoy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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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

James Rank #5
Mccoy Rank #911

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #911 for Mccoy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mccoy

Wilder Gentry Crosby Sadie Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mccoy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mccoy at #911 in the United States.

What do James and Mccoy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mccoy means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Mccoy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mccoy is primarily a boy name.

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