Cy vs Nymir

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

Nymir

Boy #2,314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"leopard, swift and agile"

Origin: Arabic Namir

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,314
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Nymir Rank #2,314

Nymir is more popular, ranked #2314 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Nymir more popular?

Nymir is more popular, ranked #2314 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Nymir mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Nymir means "leopard, swift and agile" (Arabic Namir origin).

Are Cy and Nymir boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Nymir is primarily a boy name.

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