Coy vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coy

Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Coy Rank #1,507

Anson Rank #1,396

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

Is Coy or Anson more popular?

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

What do Coy and Anson mean?

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

Are Coy and Anson boy or girl names?

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