Kenny vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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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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Kenny Rank #1,355

Coy Rank #1,507

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1507 for Coy.

Is Kenny or Coy more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Coy mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Kenny and Coy boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.