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Cy vs Tyr

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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Tyr

Boy #2,501 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"god of war, justice, and single combat"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norse/Scandinavian Germanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,501
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Tyr Rank #2,501

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2501 for Tyr.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Tyr more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Tyr at #2501 in the United States.

What do Cy and Tyr mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Tyr means "god of war, justice, and single combat" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cy and Tyr boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Tyr is primarily a boy name.

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