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Cameron vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cameron

Boy #66 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crooked river, winding stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66
Total SSA Count
4,817
Syllables
3
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

Cameron Rank #66
Cyrus Rank #255

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cameron or Cyrus more popular?

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cameron and Cyrus mean?

Cameron means "crooked river, winding stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Cameron and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Cameron is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.

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