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Coye

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOY /ˈkɔɪ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Coy, either the surname (a form of 'Coe', linked to jackdaws) or the word 'coy' ('shy; quiet; reserved'). The '-e' spelling is a stylistic variant; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, quiet name: Coye is a spelling of Coy — 'shy; reserved' (said 'KOY'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Coy, either the surname (a form of 'Coe', linked to jackdaws) or the word 'coy' ('shy; quiet; reserved'). The '-e' spelling is a stylistic variant; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12660 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 425

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419152024

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

Coye is a spelling of Coy, drawn either from the surname (a form of Coe) or the word 'coy' ('shy; reserved'). The '-e' spelling is a stylistic touch, and routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'KOY').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Short, quiet, and singular.

Did you know? Coye is a spelling of Coy, a surname and word for 'shy; quiet' — a spare, one-beat name whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'KOY').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Coye — Spelling of Coy (surname/word); routes uncertain

Variations

CoyKoyCoe

Nicknames

CoyCoco

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Coy— the base name Coye respells
Roy— a like one-beat '-oy' name
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Troy— a like crisp '-oy' choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Coye mean?

Coye is a spelling of Coy, a surname or the word 'coy' ('shy; quiet'). The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Coye?

It's said KOY /ˈkɔɪ/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'boy'.

Is Coye a boy or girl name?

Coye is a boy's name.

How popular is Coye?

Coye is a rare name in the U.S.

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