Cassidy vs Lyric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyric

Girl #594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the lyre, musical expression"

Origin: Greek lyrikos

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#594
Total SSA Count
507
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ricky, Ly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cassidy Rank #476
Lyric Rank #594

Cassidy is more popular, ranked #476 vs #594 for Lyric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassidy ___

  • Cassidy Rose
  • Cassidy Ann
  • Cassidy Jane
  • Cassidy Renee
  • Cassidy Elizabeth
  • Cassidy Marie

Lyric ___

  • Lyric Rose
  • Lyric Jade
  • Lyric Grace
  • Lyric Dawn
  • Lyric Faye
  • Lyric Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lyric

Melody Harmony Sonata River Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassidy or Lyric more popular?

Cassidy is more popular, ranked #476 compared to Lyric at #594 in the United States.

What do Cassidy and Lyric mean?

Cassidy means "curly-haired" (Irish origin). Lyric means "of the lyre, musical expression" (Greek lyrikos origin).

Are Cassidy and Lyric boy or girl names?

Cassidy is primarily a girl name. Lyric is primarily a girl name.

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