Cy vs Valentine

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Valentine Rank #2,463

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2463 for Valentine.

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

Valentine ___

  • Valentine James
  • Valentine Louis
  • Valentine Pierre
  • Valentine Henri
  • Valentine Sebastien
  • Valentine Emile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cy

Beau Rex Axel June Nova

If you choose Valentine

Genevieve Celestine Maxime Isolde Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Valentine more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Valentine at #2463 in the United States.

What do Cy and Valentine mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Valentine means "worthy, powerful" (Latin origin).

Are Cy and Valentine boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Valentine is primarily a boy name.

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