Cy vs Larson

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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Larson

Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lars, Lar

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Larson Rank #2,468

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2468 for Larson.

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

Larson ___

  • Larson James
  • Larson Reid
  • Larson Cole
  • Larson Grant
  • Larson Blake
  • Larson Scott

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If you choose Cy

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If you choose Larson

Carson Emery Hadley Greyson Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Larson more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Larson at #2468 in the United States.

What do Cy and Larson mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Cy and Larson boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Larson is primarily a boy name.

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