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Floyd vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Floyd

Boy #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,176
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Floyd Rank #2,176
Cy Rank #2,349

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Floyd or Cy more popular?

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Cy mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Floyd and Cy boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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