Fred vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

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Fred Rank #1,686

Coy Rank #1,507

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Coy more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Coy mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Fred and Coy boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.