Cy name meaning
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What does Cy mean?
Cy is a short and sweet boy's name with Greek roots, meaning "sun". It's a modern twist on traditional names like Cyrus and Cyril, and it's found in various forms across different cultures, such as Kyros in Greek and Cyryl in Polish.
This name is a wonderful choice for parents with Greek heritage or those who simply love the sunny, warm connotation.
Famous personalities like Cy Twombly, an influential mid-century American artist, and Cy Young, a renowned baseball player, have carried this name, adding a touch of fame and history to it.
How do I pronounce Cy?
The most common way to pronounce one syllabled Cy is cy.
How popular is the name Cy?
Cy is common in United States where over 3482 new-borns have been given the name since 1902. At present the moniker is on a rise, in 1902, it ranked 1013rd when 117 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
Cy is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1996 and achieved its top ranking of 1330 in 2000. But Cy is a popular baby name in Singapore where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan.
As per our research, over 90000 babies have been bestowed Cy around the globe.
Year | Boys | Girls | ||
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Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
2023 | 2007 | 75 | 12134 | 7 |
2022 | 2396 | 58 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 2757 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | 2134 | 65 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 2016 | 72 | 0 | 0 |
2018 | 2119 | 66 | 0 | 0 |
2017 | 2709 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
2016 | 2183 | 62 | 14314 | 6 |
2015 | 2212 | 61 | 0 | 0 |
2014 | 2000 | 71 | 0 | 0 |
Facts
Here's what numbers has to say about Cy
You are a risk taker because you know that in order to get something, you need to give something in return. It's hard for you to connect with new people and let them inside your world but you are not a closed person. Your number represents mind strength and persistence. You like the natural flow of things. You are willing to give up everything you have to achieve everything you ever wanted. You like to insult people in order to awaken their motivation and practically ‘force' them to prove they can do something.
You would love these names similar to Cy
- Stefanas means Garland and Wreath has its origin in Old Greek is used for baby boys. Stefanas is derived from Stephen.
- God - Origin of Uncustomary God is in Greek, meaning of God is "Pearl" is aimed at boys
- Thekla - Oldie and Frequently Used Thekla primarily is used in Swedish, German and Danish aimed at girls which originated from Old Greek, meaning of Thekla is "Glory or God"
- Sophy means Wisdom is used as a girl name and is rooted from Old Greek is notably used in Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish
- Adara - Atypical Adara is used mainly in Kannada and Arabic aimed at girls has its origin in Old Greek and Arabic, Adara means "Virgin or Beautiful"
Sibling Names for Cy
Here is a list of sibling names that perfectly complement the adorable baby name "Cy". Whether you're expecting twins, triplets or more, these names will help you find the perfect match for your little one. So without further ado, let's take a look at some unique and charming names to pair with Cy.
Names for Cy's sister
- Evangelin
- Corydon
- Deakin
- Alexey
- Coulson
- Gregory
- Ambrosius
- Atreus
- Cletus
- Georgy
- Caily
- Dennis
- Alexy
- Dimitry
- Ilias
- Eugen
- Greg
Brother to Cy
Famous people named Cy
- Cy Gonick, former politician in Manitoba, Canada
- Cy Touff, jazz bass trumpeter
- Cy Marshall, American racecar driver
- Cy Leslie, founder of Pickwick Records
- Cy Hungerford, American editorial cartoonist
- Cy Thomson, is best known as the man who, between the years of 1911 and 1921, embezzled over $1
- Cy Thomas, professional ice hockey player
- Cy Young, American Major League Baseball pitcher
- Cy Coleman, American composer, songwriter, and jazz pianist
- Cy Endfield, American screenwriter, film director, theatre director
- Cy Williams, American professional baseball player
- Cy Rigler, American umpire in Major League Baseball
- Cy Barger, right-handed starting pitcher and left-handed batter
- Cy Twombly, Edwin Parker "Cy" Twombly Jr
- Cy Strange, Canadian radio broadcaster who was born in Maguire
- Cy Young, (; 1897 – January 16, 1964{{cite journal
- Cy Denneny, Canadian professional ice hockey forward
- Cy Seymour, American center fielder and pitcher
- Cy Feuer, American theatre producer, director, composer
- Cy Perkins, American professional baseball player
- Cy Bahakel, American politician
- Cy Blanton, starting pitcher in Major League Baseball
- Cy Morgan, American Major League Baseball pitcher with the St
- Cy LeBlanc, politician in the province of New Brunswick
- Cy Slapnicka, Major League Baseball pitcher and executive
- Cy Buker, Major League Baseball pitcher
- Cy Young, Cy C. Young Jr
- Cy Thao, Laotian-born Hmong politician
- Cy Falkenberg, American professional baseball pitcher
- Cy Bentley, American Major League Baseball pitcher
- Cy Grant, Guyanese actor, musician, writer and poet
- Cy McClairen, former American football player and coach
- Cy Alexander, American former college basketball head coach
- Cy Block, played for the Chicago Cubs
- Cy Kendall, American film actor
- Cy Schindell, American actor
- Cy Acosta, retired relief pitcher in Major League Baseball
- Cynthia Amsden in Silent Hill as Miscellaneous Crew
- In 2012 drama flick, Chinese Burns, Cy Henty characterized Cab Driver.
Lists having Cy
- Boys names beginning with C
- Girls names beginning with C
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Greek Baby Names
- Persian Baby Names
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths