Cox - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Cox \

is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "coxswain". Occupational name. A coxswain used to be in charge of the rowboats aboard large ships.

Cox has 2 variant forms: Coxe and Coxey.

A baby name that sounds like Cox is Cochise.

Cox is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#64 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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