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Ferry vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Ferry Rank #32,658
Coy Rank #1,507

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferry or Coy more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Coy mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Ferry and Coy boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.

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