Coy vs Kelly

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 #1,576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright-headed warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Australian

23 High Risk

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Coy Rank #1,507

Kelly Rank #1,576

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #1576 for Kelly.

Is Coy or Kelly more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Kelly at #1576 in the United States.

What do Coy and Kelly mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Kelly means "bright-headed warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Coy and Kelly boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Kelly is primarily a boy name.