Cy vs Ralf

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

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Ralf Rank #32,528

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Ralf more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Cy and Ralf mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Cy and Ralf boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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