Nylan vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nylan

Boy #2,511 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (Irish-inspired)"

Origin: Irish-influenced American

American Irish-influenced

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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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Nylan Rank #2,511

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2511 for Nylan.

Is Nylan or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Nylan at #2511 in the United States.

What do Nylan and Cy mean?

Nylan means "champion (Irish-inspired)" (Irish-influenced American origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Nylan and Cy boy or girl names?

Nylan is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.