Coy vs Guy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coy

Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

American English Southern US

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Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Coy Rank #1,507

Guy Rank #1,562

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Coy or Guy more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Coy and Guy mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Coy and Guy boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.