Cyrus
Boy name · Persian · pronounced SY-rus
Verified name
What does Cyrus mean?
Sun, lord, throne
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 256 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 432 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Cy
Variant: Kurosh, Koroush
Related: Cyrene
Using Cyrus across cultures
Named after Cyrus the Great, beloved internationally.
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