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Cy vs Tim

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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Tim

Boy #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,523
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Tim Rank #2,523

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2523 for Tim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Tim more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Tim at #2523 in the United States.

What do Cy and Tim mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Cy and Tim boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Tim is primarily a boy name.

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