Cy vs Sahil

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

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Sahil Rank #2,462

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2462 for Sahil.

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

Sahil ___

  • Sahil Ahmad
  • Sahil Khan
  • Sahil Raza
  • Sahil Hassan
  • Sahil Arjun
  • Sahil Patel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cy

Beau Rex Axel June Nova

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Zara Aisha Rohan Priya Aryan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Sahil more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Sahil at #2462 in the United States.

What do Cy and Sahil mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Sahil means "shore, coast" (Arabic origin).

Are Cy and Sahil boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Sahil is primarily a boy name.

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