Back to Baby Names

Daylon vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daylon

Boy #2,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley settlement"

Origin: Old English (via Dillon/Dale)

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,250
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Daylon Rank #2,250
Cy Rank #2,349

Daylon is more popular, ranked #2250 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daylon or Cy more popular?

Daylon is more popular, ranked #2250 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Daylon and Cy mean?

Daylon means "valley settlement" (Old English (via Dillon/Dale) origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Daylon and Cy boy or girl names?

Daylon is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons