Sy

Diminutive of Cyrus, Persian

"sun"

Sy Origin and Meaning

The name Sy is a boy's name.

Sy is a short masculine name that can serve as a nickname for longer names like Simon, Seymour, or Sylvester, but also stands independently. It has multiple origins, including Hebrew, where it derives from 'Simon' meaning 'listener,' and Chinese, where the character '思' (Sī) means 'to think' or 'to reflect.' Simple and concise, Sy carries a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining a touch of uniqueness. In American culture, it gained some recognition through notable bearers like comedian Sy Feldman and cartoonist Sy Barry. While never among the most popular names, Sy maintains a steady presence particularly among Jewish communities and has seen occasional use throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.

Famous People Named Sy

• Seymour "Sy" Barry American comic,book artist
• Melvin James "Sy" Oliver American jazz trumpeter
• Sy Gomberg American screenwriter
• Sy Richardson American actor
• Simon "Sy" Wexler American film director
• Sy David Friedman, American mathematician
• Seymour Perry "Sy" Berger American baseball card designer of Topps
• Sy Syms (born Seymour Merinsky) American founder of SYMS clothing stores
• Elmer Ellsworth "Sy" Sutcliffe American baseball player
• Sy Montgomery American female naturalist and author
• Sy Olivia Smith American female R&B singer

The name Sy in Pop Culture

• Sy Snootles female alien singer in the Star Wars series