Coy vs Eddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Eddy

Boy #1,527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Belgian Dutch Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,527
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ed

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Coy Rank #1,507
Eddy Rank #1,527

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #1527 for Eddy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Coy ___

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

Eddy ___

  • Eddy James
  • Eddy Ray
  • Eddy Lee
  • Eddy Cruz
  • Eddy Blue
  • Eddy Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Coy

Roy Troy Clyde Earl Burl

If you choose Eddy

Danny Frankie Tommy Benny Rosie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coy or Eddy more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Eddy at #1527 in the United States.

What do Coy and Eddy mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Eddy means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Coy and Eddy boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Eddy is primarily a boy name.

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