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Skye vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skye

Boy #2,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Isle of Skye, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,268
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cy

Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

Cultural Roots

American Western Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,349
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Skye Rank #2,268
Cy Rank #2,349

Skye is more popular, ranked #2268 vs #2349 for Cy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skye or Cy more popular?

Skye is more popular, ranked #2268 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Skye and Cy mean?

Skye means "Isle of Skye, Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Skye and Cy boy or girl names?

Skye is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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