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Gideon vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Gideon Rank #332
Coy Rank #1,507

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1507 for Coy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Coy more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Coy mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Gideon and Coy boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.

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