US Popularity:517
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Persian, Greek
Meaning:Young; Humiliator of the enemy; Lord
A name like Cyrus will encourage your little one to be an enthusiastic leader, an innovative thinker, and a person who sees the fun in trying new things. This masculine moniker is the Latin form of Kuruš, an Old Persian name that translates to "young" or "humilator of the enemy." These definitions certainly evoke images of a confident kiddo who isn't afraid to show off their talents and make a good impression. Cyrus could also stem from kyrios, a Greek word meaning "lord," so don't be surprised if sweet Cyrus can be a little demanding from time to time! You might recognize Cyrus as the last name of singer and actress Miley, or her father, Billy Ray, of "Achy Breaky Heart" fame. One association isn't a reason to set this name aside, according to The Bump community member j_luvs_r, who says, "Cyrus is a nice name that has been around way longer than Miley and Billy Ray have been famous." They're correct on that front, as Cyrus was the name of the 6th-century BC founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, aka Cyrus the Great.

Famous People Named Cyrus

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Billy Ray Cyrus
    Musician
  • Cyrus McCormick
    Inventor

Common Nicknames for Cyrus

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How Popular Is The Name Cyrus?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Cyrus is currently #273 on The Bump
Boy:Cyrus is currently #157 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Cyrus is currently #517 in U.S. births
Boy:Cyrus is currently #268 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#268
in 2025
- 14
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
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