Cy vs Keelan

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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Keelan

Boy #2,189 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic caol

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,189
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keel, Kee

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Keelan Rank #2,189

Keelan is more popular, ranked #2189 vs #2349 for Cy.

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

Keelan ___

  • Keelan Patrick
  • Keelan James
  • Keelan Sean
  • Keelan Thomas
  • Keelan Michael
  • Keelan Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cy

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If you choose Keelan

Declan Finnegan Ciarán Maeve Saoirse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Keelan more popular?

Keelan is more popular, ranked #2189 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Keelan mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Keelan means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic caol origin).

Are Cy and Keelan boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Keelan is primarily a boy name.

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