Coy vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coy

Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Coy Rank #1,507

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1507 for Coy.

Is Coy or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Coy and Linus mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Coy and Linus boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.