Cy vs Iylan

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

Iylan

Girl #20,330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,330
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Iy, Lan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Iylan Rank #20,330

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #20330 for Iylan.

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

Iylan ___

  • Iylan Rose
  • Iylan Sage
  • Iylan Marie
  • Iylan Grace
  • Iylan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cy

Beau Rex Axel June Nova

If you choose Iylan

Ayden Noa Lior Elan Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Iylan more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Iylan at #20330 in the United States.

What do Cy and Iylan mean?

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

Are Cy and Iylan boy or girl names?

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

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