Cyrus
Cyrus: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsaɪɹəs/
Meaning and origin of Cyrus
- A male given name from Old Persian.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Cȳrus, from Ancient Greek Κῦρος (Kûros), from Old Persian 𐎤𐎢𐎽𐎢𐏁 (kuruš). As a saints' name it has been identified by folk etymology with Ancient Greek κύριος (kúrios, “lord”).
How popular is Cyrus?
Since 1880, 78 girls and 29,208 boys in the U.S. have been named Cyrus (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8481 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #216 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #268 for boys, with 1,296 babies given the name.
Names similar to Cyrus
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Cyrus
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Cyrus FAQ
What does the name Cyrus mean?
A male given name from Old Persian. Borrowed from Latin Cȳrus, from Ancient Greek Κῦρος (Kûros), from Old Persian 𐎤𐎢𐎽𐎢𐏁 (kuruš). As a saints' name it has been identified by folk etymology with Ancient Greek κύριος (kúrios, “lord”).
What is the origin of the name Cyrus?
Cyrus is listed as a name of Persian origin.
How popular is the name Cyrus?
Since 1880, 78 girls and 29,208 boys in the U.S. have been named Cyrus (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8481 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #216 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #268 for boys, with 1,296 babies given the name.
Is Cyrus a boy or girl name?
Cyrus is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 78 girls and 29,208 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.