Roy vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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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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Roy Rank #542

Coy Rank #1,507

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #1507 for Coy.

Is Roy or Coy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Roy and Coy mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Roy and Coy boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.