Mccoy vs Neil

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
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Popularity Comparison

Mccoy Rank #911
Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #911 for Mccoy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mccoy ___

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

Neil ___

  • Neil James
  • Neil Thomas
  • Neil Patrick
  • Neil Robert
  • Neil Alan
  • Neil Gordon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mccoy or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Mccoy at #911 in the United States.

What do Mccoy and Neil mean?

Mccoy means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Mccoy and Neil boy or girl names?

Mccoy is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.

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