Cy vs Gohan

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

All Clear

Gohan

Boy #2,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cooked rice, meal"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Anime fan communities

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,450
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Go

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Gohan Rank #2,450

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2450 for Gohan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cy ___

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

Gohan ___

  • Gohan Ray
  • Gohan James
  • Gohan Lee
  • Gohan Kai
  • Gohan Ren
  • Gohan Zane

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Gohan more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Gohan at #2450 in the United States.

What do Cy and Gohan mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Gohan means "cooked rice, meal" (Japanese origin).

Are Cy and Gohan boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Gohan is primarily a boy name.

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