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Devan vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devan

Boy #2,528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little deer (Irish)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Indian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,528
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2528 for Devan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Devan at #2528 in the United States.

What do Devan and Cy mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Devan and Cy boy or girl names?

Devan is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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