Cy vs Skye

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 #2,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Isle of Skye, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English Scandinavian American

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Cy Rank #2,349

Skye Rank #2,268

Skye is more popular, ranked #2268 vs #2349 for Cy.

Is Cy or Skye more popular?

Skye is more popular, ranked #2268 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Skye mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Skye means "Isle of Skye, Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cy and Skye boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Skye is primarily a boy name.