Cygnus vs Kalyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cygnus

Boy #37,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swan"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Greek Astronomical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,657
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cyg, Cy

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Popularity Comparison

Cygnus Rank #37,657
Kalyn Rank #5,947

Kalyn is more popular, ranked #5947 vs #37657 for Cygnus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cygnus ___

  • Cygnus Orion
  • Cygnus Leon
  • Cygnus James
  • Cygnus Alexander
  • Cygnus River

Kalyn ___

  • Kalyn Marie
  • Kalyn Grace
  • Kalyn Ann
  • Kalyn Elizabeth
  • Kalyn Hope
  • Kalyn Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cygnus

Orion Lyra Cassian Vega Altair

If you choose Kalyn

Paige Brynn Taryn Logan Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cygnus or Kalyn more popular?

Kalyn is more popular, ranked #5947 compared to Cygnus at #37657 in the United States.

What do Cygnus and Kalyn mean?

Cygnus means "swan" (Latin origin). Kalyn means "pure, clear (from Katherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Cygnus and Kalyn boy or girl names?

Cygnus is primarily a boy name. Kalyn is primarily a girl name.

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