Collins vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collins

Boy #2,533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Colin"

Origin: Irish patronymic

Irish English American

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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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Collins Rank #2,533

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2533 for Collins.

Is Collins or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Collins at #2533 in the United States.

What do Collins and Cy mean?

Collins means "son of Colin" (Irish patronymic origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Collins and Cy boy or girl names?

Collins is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.