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Cy vs Daylan

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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Daylan

Boy #2,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born from the ocean, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh Celtic

Cultural Roots

American Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,313
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Daylan Rank #2,313

Daylan is more popular, ranked #2313 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Daylan more popular?

Daylan is more popular, ranked #2313 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Daylan mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Daylan means "born from the ocean, son of the sea" (Welsh Celtic origin).

Are Cy and Daylan boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Daylan is primarily a boy name.

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