Elam vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elam

Boy #2,246 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal, hidden"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,246
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Elam Rank #2,246
Cy Rank #2,349

Elam is more popular, ranked #2246 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elam or Cy more popular?

Elam is more popular, ranked #2246 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Elam and Cy mean?

Elam means "eternal, hidden" (Hebrew origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Elam and Cy boy or girl names?

Elam is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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