Cy
Meaning
"sun, shepherd"
Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,349
- Total SSA Count
- 60
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"sun, shepherd"
Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)
"to reap, harvest"
Origin: Old English
Ripp is more popular, ranked #2245 vs #2349 for Cy.
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Ripp is more popular, ranked #2245 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.
Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Ripp means "to reap, harvest" (Old English origin).
Cy is primarily a boy name. Ripp is primarily a boy name.