Cox

Meaning

Coxswain or one who steers a boat.

Etymology

From Middle English 'cok' or 'cox' referring to the coxswain position in rowing. The term derives from 'cock-boat,' a small boat.

About the Name Cox

A surname derived from a nautical occupation that is occasionally used as a given name. It remains primarily known as a family name.

Notable Bearers

Historical People Named Cox