Herbert vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

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Herbert Rank #2,474

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Is Herbert or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Herbert and Cy mean?

Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Herbert and Cy boy or girl names?

Herbert is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.