Coy

Meaning of Coy

The name means shy, modest, or reserved. It suggests a playfully secretive or hesitant nature.

Coy has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Coy

After ranking as high as #995 in 2003, Coy has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Coy

• Coy Wire
  NFL player, CNN Sports Anchor
• Coy Bowles
  Guitarist for Zac Brown Band
• Coy Stewart
  Actor, "Bella and the Bulldogs" star
• Coy Bacon
  Former NFL defensive end
• Coy Cook
  Former NFL wide receiver

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Questions about the name Coy

What does the name Coy mean?

Coy means the name means shy, modest, or reserved. it suggests a playfully secretive or hesitant nature, and it comes from English origins.

Is Coy a boy's or a girl's name?

Coy is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Coy?

Coy did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Coy most popular?

Coy peaked at #995 in 2003.