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Dream vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dream

Boy #2,236 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"vision during sleep, aspiration"

Origin: Old English/Norse

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,236
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Dream Rank #2,236
Cy Rank #2,349

Dream is more popular, ranked #2236 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dream or Cy more popular?

Dream is more popular, ranked #2236 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Dream and Cy mean?

Dream means "vision during sleep, aspiration" (Old English/Norse origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Dream and Cy boy or girl names?

Dream is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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