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Dev vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,401
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Coy Rank #1,507

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1507 for Coy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Coy more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Dev and Coy mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Dev and Coy boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.

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