Richard vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

American English Southern US

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Coy Rank #1,507

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1507 for Coy.

Is Richard or Coy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Richard and Coy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and Coy boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.