Cox - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Cox \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 a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Cox. Click here to compare Cox with related baby names.