Coy vs Ransom

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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Ransom

Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,661
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ran, Randy

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Popularity Comparison

Coy Rank #1,507
Ransom Rank #1,661

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #1661 for Ransom.

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

Ransom ___

  • Ransom James
  • Ransom Cole
  • Ransom Lee
  • Ransom Alexander
  • Ransom Blake
  • Ransom Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Coy

Roy Troy Clyde Earl Burl

If you choose Ransom

Beckett Bowen Slade Fallon Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coy or Ransom more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Coy and Ransom mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Coy and Ransom boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.

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