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Caio vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caio

Boy #3,730 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to rejoice, to be glad"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Italian Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,730
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cy

Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

Cultural Roots

American Western Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,349
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Caio Rank #3,730
Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #3730 for Caio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caio or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Caio at #3730 in the United States.

What do Caio and Cy mean?

Caio means "to rejoice, to be glad" (Latin origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Caio and Cy boy or girl names?

Caio is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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