Boy Name
Coy
Coy is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Coy? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Cy.
Coy meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Coy has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Coy as C·O·Y, with 3 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Coy is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Coy variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Coya, Coye, Coyy.
- Nicknames: Coy works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Coy with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Coy middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cy, Che, Chaya, Cody, Cory — full picks on the sibling names for Coy guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Coy? Browse our names like Coy guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Coy
What does the name Coy mean?
Coy has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Coy?
The exact origin of Coy is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Coy?
Coy has 3 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Coy a boy's or girl's name?
Coy is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Coy in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Coy sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Coy?
Names that share Coy's sound and style include Cy, Che, Chaya, Cody, Cory.
What middle names pair well with Coy?
Good middle-name fits for Coy pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Coy is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Coy is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Coy?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Coy share its rhythm without rhyming — Cy, Che, Chaya all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.