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Cy vs Kaj

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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Kaj

Boy #6,083 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice"

Origin: Latin (Caius/Gaius)

Cultural Roots

Danish Swedish Norwegian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,083
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Kaj Rank #6,083

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #6083 for Kaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Kaj more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Kaj at #6083 in the United States.

What do Cy and Kaj mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Kaj means "to rejoice" (Latin (Caius/Gaius) origin).

Are Cy and Kaj boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Kaj is primarily a boy name.

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