Laurence vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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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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Laurence Rank #2,194

Cy Rank #2,349

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #2349 for Cy.

Is Laurence or Cy more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Cy mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Laurence and Cy boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.