Cyrus
Cyrus is a boys' name of Persian origin meaning “sun, throne, far-sighted.” It ranked #350 in the United States in 2025. Derived from the Old Persian Kūruš, possibly meaning sun or throne.
how do you pronounce Cyrus?
SY-rus
Hear it spoken aloud with our AI pronunciation tool.
what does Cyrus mean?
The name Cyrus means “sun, throne, far-sighted.” It comes from the Persian language tradition.
Derived from the Old Persian Kūruš, possibly meaning sun or throne. Cyrus the Great founded the Achaemenid Persian Empire in the 6th century BCE and issued one of history's first human rights charters.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #350 |
| 2023 | #358 |
| 2022 | #371 |
| 2021 | #389 |
| 2020 | #406 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Cyrus?
- Cyrus the Great
- Cyrus McCormick
- Cyrus Vance
what names are similar to Cyrus?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
love Cyrus? get 10 more names curated for your family.
Popularity rankings and meanings are just the starting point. Our AI consultant finds names that match your heritage, style, and what matters most to you.
Completely free. No credit card required.
start free consultation