Cy vs Irissa

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

Cy Rank #2,349
Irissa Rank #20,301

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #20301 for Irissa.

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

Irissa ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Irissa more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Irissa at #20301 in the United States.

What do Cy and Irissa mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Cy and Irissa boy or girl names?

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

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