Phineas vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Phineas Rank #1,540
Coy Rank #1,507

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phineas or Coy more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Coy mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Phineas and Coy boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.

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