Cyrus
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Sun, lord, far-sighted
Origin: Persian/Greek
Popularity: Ranked #268 in 2025 with 1,284 babies born.
History: Cyrus is the Greek form of the Persian name 'Kourosh,' meaning sun or lord. Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire in the 6th century BC, is one of history's most celebrated rulers, praised even in the Hebrew Bible for freeing Jewish captives from Babylon.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Cyrus? About 1 in 2,568 babies born in 2025 were named Cyrus, or roughly 3.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Cyrus
What does the name Cyrus mean?
Cyrus means “Sun, lord, far-sighted” from Persian/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Cyrus?
Cyrus has Persian/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Sun, lord, far-sighted”.
How popular is Cyrus?
Cyrus ranked #268 in 2025 — given to 1,284 babies that year.
When was Cyrus most popular?
Cyrus peaked in 2024 with 1,380 babies registered that year.
Is Cyrus a boy or girl name?
Cyrus is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Cyruss in registered births are male.
Is the name Cyrus rising or falling in popularity?
Cyrus has risen 9435 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9703 in 2020 to #268 in 2025.
How long has Cyrus been recorded?
Cyrus appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.