Elder vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elder

Boy #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

American 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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Elder Rank #2,412

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2412 for Elder.

Is Elder or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Elder at #2412 in the United States.

What do Elder and Cy mean?

Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Elder and Cy boy or girl names?

Elder is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.