Coe

At a Glance

Meaning

Jackdaw (a bird)

Origin

English (surname, from Middle/Old English word for 'jackdaw')

Gender

Primarily used for boys

Pronunciation

KOHListen

Coe is an English surname name, rooted in a Middle/Old English word for 'jackdaw,' the small black bird. You may see it described elsewhere as meaning 'hollow in the hill,' but that claim isn't supported by Wiktionary — the documented surname history points to the bird word, not a landscape term. If you're drawn to short, surname-style names with a real, traceable origin, Coe fits that mold.

Meaning & Origin of Coe

Meaning: Jackdaw (a bird).

Origin: English (surname, from Middle/Old English word for 'jackdaw').

A common claim: Said to mean 'hollow in the hill' Actually: Wiktionary traces the English surname Coe to a word for 'jackdaw,' a bird — not a hollow in the hill.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Coe

Popularity of Coe

Coe has never been common in Social Security data going back to 1914: it peaked at #2862 in 1957 with just 9 babies given the name, and in 2024 it sat at #4902 with 20 babies — a rare choice throughout the record.

Names Like Coe

These names have followed a similar path to Coe in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Halina
• Melodee
• Rayleen
• Ricki
• Rand
• Rock

FAQ

What does the name Coe mean?

Jackdaw (a bird). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Coe?

Coe is pronounced KOH (IPA: /koʊ/).

Is Coe a popular name right now?

Coe peaked at #2862 in 1957 and is ranked #4902 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)

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