Earl vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

American Western Persian

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Earl Rank #2,165

Cy Rank #2,349

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #2349 for Cy.

Is Earl or Cy more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Earl and Cy mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Earl and Cy boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.