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Cy vs Usher

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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Usher

Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,306
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Usher Rank #2,306

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Usher more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Usher mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Cy and Usher boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.

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