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August vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#255
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Cyrus Rank #255

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Cyrus more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do August and Cyrus mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are August and Cyrus boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.

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