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Cy vs Sy

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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Sy

Boy #7,533 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heard by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,533
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Sy Rank #7,533

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #7533 for Sy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Sy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Sy at #7533 in the United States.

What do Cy and Sy mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Sy means "heard by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cy and Sy boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Sy is primarily a boy name.

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