Buck vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Buck

Boy #2,489 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"male deer, strong young man"

Origin: Old English

American English

23 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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Buck Rank #2,489

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2489 for Buck.

Is Buck or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Buck at #2489 in the United States.

What do Buck and Cy mean?

Buck means "male deer, strong young man" (Old English origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Buck and Cy boy or girl names?

Buck is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.