Cy vs Winter

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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Winter

Girl #385 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the winter season"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#385
Total SSA Count
816
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Win, Winnie

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Winter Rank #385

Winter is more popular, ranked #385 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

Winter ___

  • Winter Rose
  • Winter Elise
  • Winter Grace
  • Winter Aurora
  • Winter Faye
  • Winter Rain

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cy

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If you choose Winter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Winter more popular?

Winter is more popular, ranked #385 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Cy and Winter mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Winter means "the winter season" (Old English origin).

Are Cy and Winter boy or girl names?

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

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