Coy vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Coy Rank #1,507

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1507 for Coy.

Is Coy or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Coy and Richard mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Coy and Richard boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.