Braiden vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Braiden

Boy #2,400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salmon, descendant of the salmon"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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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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Braiden Rank #2,400

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2400 for Braiden.

Is Braiden or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Braiden at #2400 in the United States.

What do Braiden and Cy mean?

Braiden means "salmon, descendant of the salmon" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Braiden and Cy boy or girl names?

Braiden is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.