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Cy vs Aj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Aj

Boy #2,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"initial-name, typically Andrew James or Anthony John"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,341
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Aj Rank #2,341

Aj is more popular, ranked #2341 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Aj more popular?

Aj is more popular, ranked #2341 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Aj mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Aj means "initial-name, typically Andrew James or Anthony John" (English origin).

Are Cy and Aj boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Aj is primarily a boy name.

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