Coy vs Skylar

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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Skylar

Girl #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shelter, refuge"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#134
Total SSA Count
2,186
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sky, Skye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Coy Rank #1,507
Skylar Rank #134

Skylar is more popular, ranked #134 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

Skylar ___

  • Skylar Rose
  • Skylar Grace
  • Skylar Dawn
  • Skylar Blue
  • Skylar Jade
  • Skylar Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Coy

Roy Troy Clyde Earl Burl

If you choose Skylar

Everly Parker Emerson Hadley Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coy or Skylar more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Coy at #1507 in the United States.

What do Coy and Skylar mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Skylar means "shelter, refuge" (Dutch origin).

Are Coy and Skylar boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Skylar is primarily a girl name.

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