Ross vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish 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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Ross Rank #1,362

Coy Rank #1,507

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1507 for Coy.

Is Ross or Coy more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Ross and Coy mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Ross and Coy boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.