Cyan

♂ Boy

Pronounced SY-an /ˈsaɪ.æn/High

Meaning: Dark blue; blue-greenHigh

In 30 seconds: Cyan is a modern color name from Greek kyanos (dark blue), representing a vivid blue-green shade. It is a creative, gender-neutral choice gaining attention in the 21st century.

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Origin HighGreek

MeaningDark blue; blue-green

U.S. rank (2025)#4155 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 401

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The word cyan entered English via Greek kyanos and Latin cyanus, denoting a deep blue. In printing it names one of the four CMYK ink colors. As a given name it belongs to a modern wave of color names.

Color names as given names — think Violet, Indigo, or Auburn — have a long tradition, and Cyan fits naturally into this lineage. Its rise as a boy's name in the 2010s reflects a broader trend toward distinctive, nature- and palette-inspired names.

Did you know? Cyan became familiar to a new generation through the multiplayer game Among Us, where Cyan is one of the default character colors — boosting the name's visibility among younger parents.

Overall data confidence 85%

Oxford English Dictionary — cyan from Greek kyanos, dark blueBehind the Name — Cyan as modern given name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cyan mean?

Cyan means 'dark blue' or 'blue-green,' derived from Greek kyanos. It refers to the vivid blue-green color used in art and printing.

How do you pronounce Cyan?

Cyan is pronounced SY-an, with two syllables and stress on the first.

Is Cyan a boy or girl name?

Cyan is used for both boys and girls, though it appears slightly more often for boys in recent data.

How popular is Cyan?

Cyan is a rare but rising name, gaining visibility in the 2010s and 2020s through gaming culture and the trend for color names.