Anson vs Coy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,396
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ans

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Coy Rank #1,507

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1507 for Coy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anson ___

  • Anson James
  • Anson William
  • Anson Lee
  • Anson Thomas
  • Anson Gray
  • Anson Reid

Coy ___

  • Coy Allen
  • Coy Wayne
  • Coy Dean
  • Coy Lee
  • Coy Earl
  • Coy Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anson

Harrison Mason Anderson Lennon Avery

If you choose Coy

Roy Troy Clyde Earl Burl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Coy more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Anson and Coy mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Anson and Coy boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.

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