Cy vs Mykel

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

Mykel

Boy #2,223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God? (no one)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,223
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Mykel Rank #2,223

Mykel is more popular, ranked #2223 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Mykel more popular?

Mykel is more popular, ranked #2223 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Mykel mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Mykel means "who is like God? (no one)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cy and Mykel boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Mykel is primarily a boy name.

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