Cy vs Gryffin

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

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Gryffin Rank #2,520

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2520 for Gryffin.

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

Gryffin ___

  • Gryffin James
  • Gryffin Cole
  • Gryffin Reid
  • Gryffin Stone
  • Gryffin Lee
  • Gryffin Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Gryffin more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Gryffin at #2520 in the United States.

What do Cy and Gryffin mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Gryffin means "strong lord, chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Cy and Gryffin boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Gryffin is primarily a boy name.

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