Coy vs Honor

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
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Honor

Boy #1,585 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reputation, esteem"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,585
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hon, Hoy, Hoie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Coy Rank #1,507
Honor Rank #1,585

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #1585 for Honor.

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

Honor ___

  • Honor James
  • Honor William
  • Honor Lee
  • Honor Thomas
  • Honor Beckett
  • Honor Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Coy

Roy Troy Clyde Earl Burl

If you choose Honor

Valor Justice Noble Greer Verity

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coy or Honor more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Honor at #1585 in the United States.

What do Coy and Honor mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Honor means "reputation, esteem" (Latin origin).

Are Coy and Honor boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Honor is primarily a boy name.

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