Arlin vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlin

Boy #2,419 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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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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Arlin Rank #2,419

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2419 for Arlin.

Is Arlin or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Arlin at #2419 in the United States.

What do Arlin and Cy mean?

Arlin means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Arlin and Cy boy or girl names?

Arlin is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.