Tai vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tai

Boy #2,404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, supreme, exalted"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Thai Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,404
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Tai Rank #2,404
Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2404 for Tai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tai or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Tai at #2404 in the United States.

What do Tai and Cy mean?

Tai means "great, supreme, exalted" (Chinese origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Tai and Cy boy or girl names?

Tai is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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