Amelia vs Cy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cy Rank #2,349

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2349 for Cy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cy

Beau Rex Axel June Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Amelia and Cy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cy is primarily a boy name.

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