Coy vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coy

Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

American English Southern US

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Coy Rank #1,507

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1507 for Coy.

Is Coy or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Coy and Barry mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Coy and Barry boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.