Lake vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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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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Lake Rank #1,633

Coy Rank #1,507

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #1633 for Lake.

Is Lake or Coy more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Lake and Coy mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Lake and Coy boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.