Cy vs Rye

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 #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Cy Rank #2,349

Rye Rank #2,432

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2432 for Rye.

Is Cy or Rye more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Rye at #2432 in the United States.

What do Cy and Rye mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin).

Are Cy and Rye boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Rye is primarily a boy name.