Scout vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scout

Boy #1,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who observes, explorer"

Origin: Old French (escouter)

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Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

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Scout Rank #1,485

Coy Rank #1,507

Scout is more popular, ranked #1485 vs #1507 for Coy.

Is Scout or Coy more popular?

Scout is more popular, ranked #1485 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Scout and Coy mean?

Scout means "one who observes, explorer" (Old French (escouter) origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Scout and Coy boy or girl names?

Scout is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.