Cy vs Lex

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 #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Cy Rank #2,349

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2349 for Cy.

Is Cy or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Lex mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Cy and Lex boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.