Cy vs Sasha

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

Sasha

Boy #2,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European French Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,344
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Sasha Rank #2,344

Sasha is more popular, ranked #2344 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Sasha more popular?

Sasha is more popular, ranked #2344 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Sasha mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Sasha means "defender of men" (Greek via Russian origin).

Are Cy and Sasha boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Sasha is primarily a boy name.

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