Coy vs Gilbert

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

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Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

Cultural Roots

English French American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,397
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gil, Bert, Gibby

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Popularity Comparison

Coy Rank #1,507
Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1507 for Coy.

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

Gilbert ___

  • Gilbert James
  • Gilbert Edward
  • Gilbert Thomas
  • Gilbert Arthur
  • Gilbert Henry
  • Gilbert Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Coy

Roy Troy Clyde Earl Burl

If you choose Gilbert

Arthur Edmund Herbert Clarence Reginald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coy or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Coy and Gilbert mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Coy and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.

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