Cy vs Earl

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 #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

English American African American

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Cy Rank #2,349

Earl Rank #2,165

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #2349 for Cy.

Is Cy or Earl more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Earl mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Cy and Earl boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.