US Popularity Rank: 20455

Origin: Chinese

Meaning: High, tall; Thank; Flying upward, acrobat skills; Slave; Habit; West

Hailing from English and Chinese origins, Hy is a name that will propel baby to incredible new heights. Typically given to boys, Hy comes from the Old English hēah, meaning "high" or "tall," perfect if you expect your little one to soar to the skies. Hy is also a romanization of the Mandarin surnames Xie and Zi, giving it the meanings "thank," "flying upward," "acrobat skills," "slave," "habit," and "west."