Coy vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coy

Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Coy Rank #1,507

Shay Rank #1,707

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Coy or Shay more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Coy and Shay mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Coy and Shay boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.