Mervin vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mervin

Boy #2,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"marrow of the sea, sea fortress"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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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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Mervin Rank #2,414

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2414 for Mervin.

Is Mervin or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Mervin at #2414 in the United States.

What do Mervin and Cy mean?

Mervin means "marrow of the sea, sea fortress" (Welsh origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Mervin and Cy boy or girl names?

Mervin is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.