Coy vs Otis

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

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Popularity Comparison

Coy Rank #1,507
Otis Rank #733

Otis is more popular, ranked #733 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

Otis ___

  • Otis James
  • Otis Lee
  • Otis Ray
  • Otis Gray
  • Otis Dean
  • Otis Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Coy

Roy Troy Clyde Earl Burl

If you choose Otis

Hazel Mabel Rufus Arlo Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coy or Otis more popular?

Otis is more popular, ranked #733 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Coy and Otis mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin).

Are Coy and Otis boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Otis is primarily a boy name.

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