Bowman vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowman

Boy #2,526 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"archer, bow-wielder"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Bowman Rank #2,526

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2526 for Bowman.

Is Bowman or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Bowman at #2526 in the United States.

What do Bowman and Cy mean?

Bowman means "archer, bow-wielder" (Old English origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Bowman and Cy boy or girl names?

Bowman is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.