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Coy vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coy

Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,507
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,470
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Coy Rank #1,507
Darrell Rank #1,470

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1507 for Coy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coy or Darrell more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Coy and Darrell mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Coy and Darrell boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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