Cyrus vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Iranian English American

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Cyrus Rank #255

Alan Rank #167

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

Is Cyrus or Alan more popular?

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

What do Cyrus and Alan mean?

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

Are Cyrus and Alan boy or girl names?

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