Quiet, shy, or modest
Derived from the Middle English word 'coi', which originally meant quiet or still. While it is often used as a descriptive adjective in modern English, it has a long history as a surname before transitioning to a rare given name.
About 123 boys were named Coy in 2025.
NFL defensive lineman and three-time Pro Bowler
Guitarist and keyboardist for the Zac Brown Band
Character introduced in the fifth season of the series · The Dukes of Hazzard
Popular gaming personality known as 'Crimsix'
Child actor from the silent film era
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Coy — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
