Guy vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

American English Southern US

✓ All Clear

Guy Rank #1,562

Coy Rank #1,507

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Guy or Coy more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Guy and Coy mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Guy and Coy boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.