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Coy vs Townes

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

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Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,554
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Coy Rank #1,507
Townes Rank #1,554

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #1554 for Townes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coy or Townes more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Coy and Townes mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Coy and Townes boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.

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