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Larson vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larson

Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
56
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

Larson Rank #2,468
Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2468 for Larson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larson or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Larson at #2468 in the United States.

What do Larson and Cy mean?

Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Larson and Cy boy or girl names?

Larson is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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