Coy vs Lake

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

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,633
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Coy Rank #1,507
Lake Rank #1,633

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #1633 for Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coy or Lake more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Coy and Lake mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Coy and Lake boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.

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