Williams vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Williams

Boy #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Welsh

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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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Williams Rank #2,530

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2530 for Williams.

Is Williams or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Williams at #2530 in the United States.

What do Williams and Cy mean?

Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Williams and Cy boy or girl names?

Williams is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.