Cy vs Elder

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 #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Cy Rank #2,349

Elder Rank #2,412

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2412 for Elder.

Is Cy or Elder more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Elder at #2412 in the United States.

What do Cy and Elder mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin).

Are Cy and Elder boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Elder is primarily a boy name.