Rye vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rye

Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old 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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Rye Rank #2,432

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2432 for Rye.

Is Rye or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Rye at #2432 in the United States.

What do Rye and Cy mean?

Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Rye and Cy boy or girl names?

Rye is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.