Zach vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zach

Boy #2,431 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,431
Total SSA Count
57
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

Zach Rank #2,431
Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2431 for Zach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zach or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Zach at #2431 in the United States.

What do Zach and Cy mean?

Zach means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Zach and Cy boy or girl names?

Zach is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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