Abel vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Abel Rank #220

Cyrus Rank #255

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Abel or Cyrus more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Abel and Cyrus mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Abel and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.