Abe vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abe

Boy #2,424 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

American Western Persian

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Abe Rank #2,424

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2424 for Abe.

Is Abe or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Abe at #2424 in the United States.

What do Abe and Cy mean?

Abe means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Abe and Cy boy or girl names?

Abe is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.