Cylus vs Donny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donny

Boy #3,822 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,822
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Don

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cylus Rank #3,882
Donny Rank #3,822

Donny is more popular, ranked #3822 vs #3882 for Cylus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cylus ___

  • Cylus James
  • Cylus Alexander
  • Cylus Reid
  • Cylus Thomas
  • Cylus Cole
  • Cylus Grant

Donny ___

  • Donny Ray
  • Donny Lee
  • Donny James
  • Donny Wayne
  • Donny Gene
  • Donny Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cylus

Silas Cyrus Atlas Juno Lyra

If you choose Donny

Ronnie Bobby Danny Timmy Jimmy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cylus or Donny more popular?

Donny is more popular, ranked #3822 compared to Cylus at #3882 in the United States.

What do Cylus and Donny mean?

Cylus means "man of the forest" (Latin origin). Donny means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cylus and Donny boy or girl names?

Cylus is primarily a boy name. Donny is primarily a boy name.

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