Master or lord; also a diminutive of Cyrus or Cyril.
Cy is most often used as a short form of Cyrus, which is derived from the Persian name KΕ«rush, meaning 'lord' or 'young.' It can also stem from Cyril, which comes from the Greek word kyrios, meaning 'master.' As a standalone name, it offers a punchy, mid-century modern appeal.
Less common today
Cy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,405 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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