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Cy vs Lathan

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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Lathan

Boy #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,198
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Lathan Rank #2,198

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Lathan more popular?

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Lathan mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Cy and Lathan boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.

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