Cy vs Sasha

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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Sasha

Girl #641 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek (Alexandros)

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#641
Total SSA Count
460
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sash

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Sasha Rank #641

Sasha is more popular, ranked #641 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

Sasha ___

  • Sasha Marie
  • Sasha Grace
  • Sasha Rose
  • Sasha Nicole
  • Sasha Jade
  • Sasha Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cy

Beau Rex Axel June Nova

If you choose Sasha

Misha Natasha Ivan Vera Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Sasha more popular?

Sasha is more popular, ranked #641 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Sasha mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Sasha means "defender of mankind" (Greek (Alexandros) origin).

Are Cy and Sasha boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Sasha is primarily a girl name.

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