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Ferris vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferris

Boy #2,466 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man of vigor, strong man"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,466
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
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

Ferris Rank #2,466
Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2466 for Ferris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferris or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Ferris at #2466 in the United States.

What do Ferris and Cy mean?

Ferris means "man of vigor, strong man" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Ferris and Cy boy or girl names?

Ferris is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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