Cy vs Zach

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

Zach

Boy #2,431 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,431
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Zach Rank #2,431

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2431 for Zach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Zach more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Zach at #2431 in the United States.

What do Cy and Zach mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Zach means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cy and Zach boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Zach is primarily a boy name.

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