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Tyr vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyr

Boy #2,501 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"god of war, justice, and single combat"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norse/Scandinavian Germanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,501
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Tyr Rank #2,501
Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2501 for Tyr.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyr or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Tyr at #2501 in the United States.

What do Tyr and Cy mean?

Tyr means "god of war, justice, and single combat" (Old Norse origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Tyr and Cy boy or girl names?

Tyr is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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