Cy vs Lynx

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 #2,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the shining one"

Origin: Greek

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Cy Rank #2,349

Lynx Rank #2,264

Lynx is more popular, ranked #2264 vs #2349 for Cy.

Is Cy or Lynx more popular?

Lynx is more popular, ranked #2264 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Lynx mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Lynx means "the shining one" (Greek origin).

Are Cy and Lynx boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Lynx is primarily a boy name.