What is the origin of the name Cyrus?

Cyrus is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Cyrus?

In 2023, 1,380 babies were named Cyrus in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Cyrus is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 1,380 ↗

All-Time Total: 26,928

Peak Year: 2024

Cyrus is a name of Persian origin, derived from the Old Persian name "Kurush," meaning "far-sighted" or "young."

Boy names closely related to Cyrus

Cody Orion Roman Bruce Benjamin Sage Marcus Niko

Girl names closely related to Cyrus

Iris Zoey Audrey Remy Elise Poppy Penelope Violet

Names with similar meaning to Cyrus

Adonis Cyril Joyce

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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