Hero vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hero

Boy #2,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender, protector, warrior"

Origin: Greek

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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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Hero Rank #2,338

Cy Rank #2,349

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 vs #2349 for Cy.

Is Hero or Cy more popular?

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Hero and Cy mean?

Hero means "defender, protector, warrior" (Greek origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Hero and Cy boy or girl names?

Hero is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.