Tim vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tim

Boy #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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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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Tim Rank #2,523

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2523 for Tim.

Is Tim or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Tim at #2523 in the United States.

What do Tim and Cy mean?

Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Tim and Cy boy or girl names?

Tim is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.