Cy vs Cael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cy

Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

American Western Persian

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Boy #2,373 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

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Cy Rank #2,349

Cael Rank #2,373

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2373 for Cael.

Is Cy or Cael more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Cael at #2373 in the United States.

What do Cy and Cael mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Cael means "slender, narrow" (Old Irish origin).

Are Cy and Cael boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Cael is primarily a boy name.