Lynx vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lynx

Boy #2,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the shining one"

Origin: Greek

American English

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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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Lynx Rank #2,264

Cy Rank #2,349

Lynx is more popular, ranked #2264 vs #2349 for Cy.

Is Lynx or Cy more popular?

Lynx is more popular, ranked #2264 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Lynx and Cy mean?

Lynx means "the shining one" (Greek origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Lynx and Cy boy or girl names?

Lynx is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.