Chi vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chi

Boy #6,085 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vital energy, life force"

Origin: Chinese (Qi)

Chinese Nigerian (Igbo) Greek Vietnamese

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

American Western Persian

✓ All Clear

Chi Rank #6,085

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #6085 for Chi.

Is Chi or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Chi at #6085 in the United States.

What do Chi and Cy mean?

Chi means "vital energy, life force" (Chinese (Qi) origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Chi and Cy boy or girl names?

Chi is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.