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Cy vs Caio

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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Caio

Boy #3,730 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to rejoice, to be glad"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Italian Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,730
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Caio Rank #3,730

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #3730 for Caio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Caio more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Caio at #3730 in the United States.

What do Cy and Caio mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Caio means "to rejoice, to be glad" (Latin origin).

Are Cy and Caio boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Caio is primarily a boy name.

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