Cy vs Herbert

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 #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Cy Rank #2,349

Herbert Rank #2,474

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Is Cy or Herbert more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Cy and Herbert mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Cy and Herbert boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Herbert is primarily a boy name.