Cyrus
sy-ris
US Popularity:584
Origin:Persian
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Sun; Lord
Cyrus is a boy's given name of Persian origin with Greek roots. Simply meaning "sun," this name is as powerful as it is gentle. Whether it's the soft sunlight in the evening or the bright beam across the horizon in the morning, the sun is a joyful presence punctuating each day. Cyrus may also have roots to the Greek word kyrios, meaning "lord," and can help baby tap into their inner leader. Just like the sun, baby will be a source of light in your life and a part of your daily routine from morning to night.
Famous People Named Cyrus
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Billy Ray CyrusMusician
- Cyrus McCormickInventor
Common Nicknames for Cyrus
Thought Cyrus couldn’t get any cuter? Check out adorable nicknames for baby below.
How Popular Is The Name Cyrus?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Cyrus is currently #273 on The Bump
Boy:Cyrus is currently #157 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Cyrus is currently #584 in U.S. births
Boy:Cyrus is currently #297 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#297
in 2023
+ 27
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 374
Ancestry, Cyrus Family History
House of Names, Cyrus Surname History
WordSense, Cyrus
Behind the Name, Cyrus, December 2022
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