Coy vs Scout

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coy

Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

American English Southern US

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Boy #1,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who observes, explorer"

Origin: Old French (escouter)

American

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Coy Rank #1,507

Scout Rank #1,485

Scout is more popular, ranked #1485 vs #1507 for Coy.

Is Coy or Scout more popular?

Scout is more popular, ranked #1485 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Coy and Scout mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Scout means "one who observes, explorer" (Old French (escouter) origin).

Are Coy and Scout boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Scout is primarily a boy name.