Coy vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coy

Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Coy Rank #1,507

Alder Rank #1,424

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1507 for Coy.

Is Coy or Alder more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Coy and Alder mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Coy and Alder boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.