Coy vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Coy Rank #1,507
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Coy

Roy Troy Clyde Earl Burl

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coy or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Coy and James mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Coy and James boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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