Alan vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Iranian English American

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Alan Rank #167

Cyrus Rank #255

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Alan or Cyrus more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Alan and Cyrus mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Alan and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.