Akira vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

American Western Persian

✓ All Clear

Akira Rank #2,515

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Akira or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Akira and Cy mean?

Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Akira and Cy boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.