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Marion vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marion

Boy #2,309 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness, drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,309
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
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

Marion Rank #2,309
Cy Rank #2,349

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion or Cy more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Marion and Cy mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Marion and Cy boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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