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 Cyrus
    Musician
  • Cyrus McCormick
    Inventor

Common Nicknames for Cyrus

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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
In comparison to the previous year's data
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