Anson vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

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Anson Rank #1,396

Coy Rank #1,507

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1507 for Coy.

Is Anson or Coy more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Anson and Coy mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Anson and Coy boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.