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Cy vs Eldon

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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Eldon

Boy #2,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Ella's hill, Elli's hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,248
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Eldon Rank #2,248

Eldon is more popular, ranked #2248 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Eldon more popular?

Eldon is more popular, ranked #2248 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Eldon mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Eldon means "Ella's hill, Elli's hill" (Old English origin).

Are Cy and Eldon boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Eldon is primarily a boy name.

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