Broderick vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Broderick

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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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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Broderick Rank #2,392

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2392 for Broderick.

Is Broderick or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Broderick at #2392 in the United States.

What do Broderick and Cy mean?

Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Broderick and Cy boy or girl names?

Broderick is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.