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Cy vs Selvin

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

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Selvin

Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

Cultural Roots

English American Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,452
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Selvin Rank #2,452

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2452 for Selvin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Selvin more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Selvin at #2452 in the United States.

What do Cy and Selvin mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Cy and Selvin boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.

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