Cyrus

Sun; signifies kingship and light.

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Cyrus meaning & origin

Cyrus is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Sun; signifies kingship and light.". Listed origin: Persian.

Pronunciation

SY-rus

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

In 2024, Cyrus ranked #254 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

Nicknames

Cy

Cyrus popularity by year

US Social Security birth-name ranks. A smaller rank means more recorded births in the reported sex category.
Birth yearRank
2020#369
2021#349
2022#324
2023#296
2024#254

Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Cyrus William
  • Cyrus James
  • Cyrus Alexander

Famous Namesakes

  • Cyrus the Great (Persian emperor)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cyrus

What does the name Cyrus mean?

Cyrus is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Sun; signifies kingship and light.". Listed origin: Persian.

How do you pronounce Cyrus?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is SY-rus. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Cyrus?

In 2024, Cyrus ranked #254 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

What nickname ideas could work for Cyrus?

Ideas to try include Cy. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Cyrus?

Try Cyrus William, Cyrus James, Cyrus Alexander aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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