Bernard vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernard

Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Coy Rank #1,507

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1507 for Coy.

Is Bernard or Coy more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Coy mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Bernard and Coy boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.