Adair vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adair

Boy #2,379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree ford"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,379
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ad

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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

Adair Rank #2,379
Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2379 for Adair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adair ___

  • Adair James
  • Adair William
  • Adair Ross
  • Adair Campbell
  • Adair Fraser
  • Adair Douglas

Cy ___

  • Cy James
  • Cy Morgan
  • Cy Lee
  • Cy Dean
  • Cy Ray
  • Cy Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adair

Blair Fraser Rowan Skye Caledonia

If you choose Cy

Beau Rex Axel June Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adair or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Adair at #2379 in the United States.

What do Adair and Cy mean?

Adair means "oak tree ford" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Adair and Cy boy or girl names?

Adair is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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