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Lathan vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lathan

Boy #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,198
Total SSA Count
66
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

Lathan Rank #2,198
Cy Rank #2,349

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lathan or Cy more popular?

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Lathan and Cy mean?

Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Lathan and Cy boy or girl names?

Lathan is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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