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Jamil vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamil

Boy #2,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful, elegant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,396
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
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

Jamil Rank #2,396
Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2396 for Jamil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamil or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Jamil at #2396 in the United States.

What do Jamil and Cy mean?

Jamil means "graceful, elegant" (Arabic origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Jamil and Cy boy or girl names?

Jamil is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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