Cy vs Noah

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
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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cy

Beau Rex Axel June Nova

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Noah mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cy and Noah boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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