Cy name meaning

✍ Updated on: March 13th, 2023

Gender: Boy

Origin: Old Greek and Old Persian

Usage: English

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Cy

Meaning: Sun

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What does Cy mean?
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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.

Names that rhyme with 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
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	2134	65
2017	2695	45
2016	2213	60	14240	6
2015	2209	61
2014	1997	71

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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.

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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.

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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.

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