Richard vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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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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Richard Rank #232

Cy Rank #2,349

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2349 for Cy.

Is Richard or Cy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Richard and Cy boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.