Cy vs Patton

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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Patton

Boy #2,307 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Patrick's town, fighter's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,307
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pat, Patt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Patton Rank #2,307

Patton is more popular, ranked #2307 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

Patton ___

  • Patton James
  • Patton Lee
  • Patton William
  • Patton George
  • Patton Allen
  • Patton Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cy

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If you choose Patton

Parker Hudson Lincoln Hadley Reagan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Patton more popular?

Patton is more popular, ranked #2307 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Patton mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Patton means "Patrick's town, fighter's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Cy and Patton boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Patton is primarily a boy name.

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