Cyrus name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old Persian and Greek

Usage: Arabic, Gujarati, Hindi, English, Iranian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Cyrus

cy-rus

Meaning: Like the Sun, First King of Iran, The Name of the Founder of the Persian Empire, Lord, Master, Far-Sighted and Young

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What does Cyrus mean?
Variations of Cyrus
How popular is Cyrus?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Cyrus
Sibling Names for Cyrus
Famous People Named Cyrus
Lists having Cyrus

What does Cyrus mean?

Meaning of Cyrus is Like the Sun, First King of Iran, The Name of the Founder of the Persian Empire, Lord, Master, Far-Sighted or Young is originated from Greek and Old Persian is a gender insensitive name is used mainly in Hindi, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Gujarati, Iranian, Arabic and Finnish.

Cyrus is form of Syrus. Syrus is version of predominant and perpetual Cyrus. Also Cyrus is variant of Syrus. Cyrus is derivation of Cyriaque. Predominant and Perennial Greek and Old Persian Cyrus means "Young and Like the Sun".

Cyrus is resultant of Cyriaque. Cyriaque's meaning is Lord and Master is rooted from Greek. Cyrus is celebrated on August 8th.

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How do I pronounce Cyrus?

The two syllabled name Cyrus is pronounced, cy-rus. The name can also be pronounced as sy-ris.

Variants of Cyrus

Kurush, Kyros, Ciris, Syrus, Ciro, Cicero, Cyril

Names that rhyme with Cyrus

How popular is the name Cyrus?

Cyrus is a popular in United States where over 21794 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. Currently the name is hotter than ever, 807 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 216th position.

Moreover, the first name has been to the top 500 baby names 43 times Cyrus is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 2006, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 462 on boy names chart when 69 babies were given the name Cyrus. Over 963 babies in England and Wales have been named Cyrus.

Cyrus is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 40 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 600. There are over 288 babies that have been given the name Cyrus in France.

But Cyrus is a popular baby name in Kenya where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Philippines and Liberia. As per our research, over 60000 babies have been bestowed Cyrus around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	296	1117	10256	9
2022	326	1032	9632	10
2021	350	924	9490	10
2020	370	839	9509	10
2019	409	751	0	0
2018	389	815	13764	6
2017	423	732	15876	5
2016	426	732	0	0
2015	469	633	0	0
2014	459	639	16499	5

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Facts

Cyrus in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	56	45	5	0
	56	6	20	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Cyrus

You are an opportunist with an optimistic attitude. Besides creative, you are also highly intuitive and funny. With time you will see that working something you hate just for the money isn't worth it. So, why don't you chase your dreams instead? You are a blessed person even if you don't know it yet. If you have letter S as your capstone, you don't respect people who don't respect themselves. You are seen as this ignorant, negative person who's full of himself, when in fact, you are the total opposite but only for people who deserve it.

Looking for a name like Cyrus? Please go through the following names

Sahas - Sahas's meaning is Valour or Bravery is used in Bengali and Malayalam and rooted from Sanskrit is used as a boy name
Veronica - Desirable and Ceaseless Old Greek Veronica is used dominantly in Greenlandic, Swedish and Italian, meaning of Veronica is "Bringing Victory, True Image or Bearer of Victory True Image" is bestowed upon both genders. Frequently Used name Veronica managed to bag 357th position on baby girl names chart in 2018 in United States
Minna - Renowned and Venerable girl name Minna is originated from Germanic and Old High German, used especially in Faroese, Icelandic and Finnish languages, Minna means "Child of the Red Earth or Protection"
Hashna means Saviour or Pretty or Beautiful or Laughing is used especially in Arabic and Gujarati is a girl name

Aalyha - Meaning of Aalyha is The Ascent and High-born is rooted from Hebrew and Arabic is given to girls. Aalyha is derived from Aliyah.

Sibling Names for Cyrus

Cyrus is a powerful and unique name that has been gaining popularity in recent years. If you're looking for sibling names that complement Cyrus, we've compiled a list of options that are equally strong and distinctive. From classical to modern, take a look at these names that pair perfectly with Cyrus.

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Famous people named Cyrus

Cyrus the Younger, Persian prince and general
Cyrus Teed, U.S. eclectic physician and alchemist turned religious leader and messiah
Cyrus I, grandfather of Cyrus the Great, also known as Cyrus II. His name in Modern Persian is کوروش
Cyrus Townsend Brady, journalist, historian and adventure writer
Cyrus Thomas, U.S. ethnologist and entomologist prominent
Cyrus Kar, Iranian-born American film director
Cyrus H. Gordon, American scholar of Near Eastern cultures and ancient languages
Cyrus Leroy Baldridge, artist, illustrator, author and adventurer
Cyrus Pringle, American botanist
Cyrus of Alexandria, Melchite patriarch of the Egyptian see of Alexandria
Cyrus W. Strickler, Cyrus Warren Strickler, Sr
Cyrus Aldrich, U.S. Representative from Minnesota

Cyrus M. Running, American regionalist painter
Cyrus Faryar, American folk musician, songwriter
Cyrus Thompson, politician and leader of the Populist Party
Cyrus and John, are venerated as martyrs
Cyrus Hoy, American literary scholar of the English Renaissance stage
Cyrus Kataron, Kenyan long-distance runner
Cyrus Patell, literary and cultural critic with a focus on American literature
Cyrus Prindle, American abolitionist and one of the founders of the Wesleyan church of America
Cyrus L. Dunham, attorney, soldier
Cyrus D. Prescott, U.S. Representative from New York
Cyrus Durey, U.S. Representative from New York
Cyrus McCormick Jr., Cyrus Hall McCormick Jr
Cyrus Levinthal, American molecular biologist

Cyrus McCormick, American inventor and businessman
Cyrus Vance, American lawyer and United States Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter
Cyrus West Field, American businessman and financier who
Cyrus Locher, Democratic politician from Ohio
Cyrus H. K. Curtis, American publisher of magazines and newspapers
Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire
Cyrus S. Eaton, Cyrus Stephen Eaton, Sr
Cyrus Wesley Peck, Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross
Cyrus Adler, American educator
Cyrus Edwin Dallin, American sculptor best
Cyrus K. Holliday, was one of the founders of the township of Topeka
Cyrus Avery, was known as the "Father of Route 66"
Cyrus Hamlin, American Congregational missionary and educator

Cyrus Chestnut, American jazz pianist, composer and producer
Cyrus Sahukar, Indian VJ and Bollywood actor
Cyrus G. Luce, American politician in the U.S. state of Michigan
Cyrus William Beales, Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Cyrus Macmillan, Canadian academic, writer and politician
Cyrus Nowrasteh, American screenwriter and director of theatrical films
Cyrus Broacha, TV anchor, theatre personality, comedian
Cyrus Hayden, United States Navy sailor received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean Expedition on June 11
Cyrus Northrop, American university president
Cyrus A. Sulloway, attorney and Republican member of the United States House of Representatives
Cyrus Woods, American attorney, diplomat and politician

Cyrus L. W. Eidlitz, American architect best
Cyrus Olney, American politician and lawyer

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004

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