Cygnus vs Yao

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cygnus Rank #37,657
Yao Rank #37,687

Cygnus is more popular, ranked #37657 vs #37687 for Yao.

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

Yao ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cygnus

Orion Lyra Cassian Vega Altair

If you choose Yao

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cygnus or Yao more popular?

Cygnus is more popular, ranked #37657 compared to Yao at #37687 in the United States.

What do Cygnus and Yao mean?

Cygnus means "swan" (Latin origin).

Are Cygnus and Yao boy or girl names?

Cygnus is primarily a boy name. Yao is primarily a boy name.

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