Coe

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH /ˈkoʊ/High

Meaning: From an English surname — from Middle English co, 'a jackdaw' (a small, clever crow)Low

In 30 seconds: Sleek and snappy: Coe is the English surname 'a jackdaw' (a clever crow). Crisp, minimal, and modern.

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MeaningFrom an English surname — from Middle English co, 'a jackdaw' (a small, clever crow)

U.S. rank (2025)#4275 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 244

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Coe comes from an English surname — from Middle English co, 'a jackdaw' (a small, intelligent member of the crow family). A crisp, minimal, modern surname-name (Olympian Sebastian Coe).

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, a-jackdaw at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Coe means 'a jackdaw' — a small, clever crow — in Middle English; a crisp, minimal one-syllable surname-name (runner Sebastian Coe).

Overall data confidence 60%

Surname references — Coe — etymology

Variations

CoeyCole

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Cole— a fellow short Co- name

Coen— a companion Co- name

Crew— another sleek one-syllable name

Beau— a fellow minimal name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Coe mean?

Coe is English for 'a jackdaw' (a small, clever crow).

How do you pronounce Coe?

It's said KOH /ˈkoʊ/ — a single syllable.

Is Coe a boy or girl name?

Coe is a boy's name.

How popular is Coe?

Coe is a very rare first name in the U.S.