Short form of Silas or Seymour; also forest or marshy.
Sy is primarily used as a diminutive of names like Silas, meaning 'of the forest', or Seymour, meaning 'marshy land'. It has emerged as a standalone minimalist name in its own right. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Hebrew name Simon, meaning 'he has heard'.
Less common today
Sy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,941 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American film and television actor
Designer of the modern baseball card
Character in the film 'The Last Days of Disco' · The Last Days of Disco
Main character played by Robin Williams · One Hour Photo
