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Coy vs Dev

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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Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,401
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Coy Rank #1,507
Dev Rank #1,401

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1507 for Coy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coy or Dev more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Coy and Dev mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Coy and Dev boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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