Gray vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

American English Southern US

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Gray Rank #1,342

Coy Rank #1,507

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1507 for Coy.

Is Gray or Coy more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Gray and Coy mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Gray and Coy boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.