Cygnus
Meaning
"swan"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #37,657
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Cyg, Cy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"swan"
Origin: Latin
"olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #37657 for Cygnus.
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Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cygnus at #37657 in the United States.
Cygnus means "swan" (Latin origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).
Cygnus is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.