Cy vs Syre

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
Syre Rank #2,231

Syre is more popular, ranked #2231 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

Syre ___

  • Syre James
  • Syre Cole
  • Syre Atlas
  • Syre Reed
  • Syre Stone
  • Syre Blaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Syre

Arlo Zephyr Lyra Rune Cove

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Syre more popular?

Syre is more popular, ranked #2231 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Syre mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Syre means "victory" (Old Norse/Germanic origin).

Are Cy and Syre boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Syre is primarily a boy name.

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