Lance 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

Lance Rank #843
Mccoy Rank #911

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #911 for Mccoy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lance ___

  • Lance Edward
  • Lance Michael
  • Lance David
  • Lance Thomas
  • Lance Robert
  • Lance Andrew

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 Lance

Grant Trent Chase Savannah Brooke

If you choose Mccoy

Wilder Gentry Crosby Sadie Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lance or Mccoy more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Mccoy at #911 in the United States.

What do Lance and Mccoy mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Mccoy means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lance and Mccoy boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Mccoy is primarily a boy name.

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