McKoy is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of American origin, derived from Scottish and Irish surnames meaning 'son of Kenneth'. It is pronounced as /məˈkɔɪ/ or /mɛˈkɔɪ/. In the past few decades, McKoy has gained some recognition due to its use by a handful of notable individuals in various fields. However, it remains relatively uncommon, with fewer than 0.01% of people bearing this name, making it quite unique.
The name Mckoy experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable peak in recent times.