Cyrus

Cyrus - A very unique male name

Cyrus appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #579. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Cyrus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Cyrus? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Cyrus. The baby boy name Cyrus was given to 1,270 baby boys in 2025, ranking #266 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,155 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Cyrus peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 255.

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Cyrus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Cyrus is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #72 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #471.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Cyrus is where you live.

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Cyrus origin and meaning

Persian, via Greek and Latin

Uncertain — the Persian name Kurush has been glossed 'sun' and 'throne,' but neither is established

Cyrus is the Greek and Latin form of the name of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, who also appears in the Bible as the king who freed the Jews from exile. The root's meaning is genuinely disputed despite confident claims in baby-name lists. Long a quiet classic in the US, it has risen sharply from #368 in 2020 to #266 in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Cyrus is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Cyrus, pop culture references for the name Cyrus and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Cyrus

We've found the following names that sound similar to Cyrus, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Cyrus

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Cyrus a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Cyrus?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SY-rus · /ˈsaɪrəs/

Around the world

• Kourosh (Persian) — Modern Persian form of the same name
• Ciro (Italian) — Italian and Spanish form
• Ciro (Spanish) — Spanish form of Cyrus

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Cy

Famous bearers

• Cyrus the Great — Founder of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, who conquered Babylon and freed its captives (c. 600–530 BCE) Historical
• Cyrus McCormick — American inventor of the mechanical reaper (1809–1884) Historical

Style

ClassicInternationalRoyal

Why parents choose it

Cyrus gives parents ancient royal history in two crisp syllables, and it is climbing fast after a long quiet period.

Worth knowing

• The popular 'sun' or 'far-sighted' meanings are guesses, not the name's established root.