Cy vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Cy Rank #2,349

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2349 for Cy.

Is Cy or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Richard mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Cy and Richard boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.