Baylor vs Cynthia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cynthia

Girl #827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Mount Cynthus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#827
Total SSA Count
331
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cindy, Cyndi, Cyn

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Baylor Rank #366
Cynthia Rank #827

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 vs #827 for Cynthia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylor ___

  • Baylor James
  • Baylor Scott
  • Baylor Lee
  • Baylor Thomas
  • Baylor Ray
  • Baylor Cole

Cynthia ___

  • Cynthia Marie
  • Cynthia Ann
  • Cynthia Louise
  • Cynthia Grace
  • Cynthia Jean
  • Cynthia Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baylor

Tatum Mason Harper Chase Remi

If you choose Cynthia

Patricia Sandra Deborah Gregory Ronald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylor or Cynthia more popular?

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Cynthia at #827 in the United States.

What do Baylor and Cynthia mean?

Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin). Cynthia means "woman from Mount Cynthus" (Greek origin).

Are Baylor and Cynthia boy or girl names?

Baylor is primarily a boy name. Cynthia is primarily a girl name.

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