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Cy vs Jamil

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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Jamil

Boy #2,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful, elegant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,396
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Jamil Rank #2,396

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2396 for Jamil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Jamil more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Jamil at #2396 in the United States.

What do Cy and Jamil mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Jamil means "graceful, elegant" (Arabic origin).

Are Cy and Jamil boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Jamil is primarily a boy name.

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