What is what does the name mccoy mean?

The name McCoy is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic language. It is a surname and means "son of Aodh," where Aodh was a popular personal name in Gaelic. The name has variations in spelling such as MacCoy or MacKay, and it is often associated with the famous American Hatfield-McCoy family feud. Nowadays, it is a relatively popular given name for boys in the United States and has been used by famous people such as actor Matt McCoy and football player Colt McCoy.