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Cy vs Brooklyn

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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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Brooklyn Rank #2,288

Brooklyn is more popular, ranked #2288 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Brooklyn more popular?

Brooklyn is more popular, ranked #2288 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Brooklyn mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Brooklyn means "Broken land, marshy area" (Dutch Breuckelen origin).

Are Cy and Brooklyn boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Brooklyn is primarily a boy name.

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