Selvin vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selvin

Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

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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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Selvin Rank #2,452

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2452 for Selvin.

Is Selvin or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Selvin at #2452 in the United States.

What do Selvin and Cy mean?

Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Selvin and Cy boy or girl names?

Selvin is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.