Alex vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Alex Rank #205

Cyrus Rank #255

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Alex or Cyrus more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Alex and Cyrus mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Alex and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.