Cy vs Glen

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 #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Cy Rank #2,349

Glen Rank #2,326

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2349 for Cy.

Is Cy or Glen more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Glen mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cy and Glen boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.