Cy vs Tai

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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Tai

Boy #2,404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, supreme, exalted"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Thai Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,404
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Tai Rank #2,404

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2404 for Tai.

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

Tai ___

  • Tai James
  • Tai Lee
  • Tai Michael
  • Tai Ryan
  • Tai Alexander
  • Tai Jordan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cy

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If you choose Tai

Kai Mei Zara Kira Jax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Tai more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Tai at #2404 in the United States.

What do Cy and Tai mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Tai means "great, supreme, exalted" (Chinese origin).

Are Cy and Tai boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Tai is primarily a boy name.

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