Back to Baby Names

Coy vs Nick

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

Similar Names

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Nick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Coy Rank #1,507
Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1507 for Coy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coy or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Coy and Nick mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Coy and Nick boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons