Cyrus vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Cyrus Rank #255

Alex Rank #205

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

Is Cyrus or Alex more popular?

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

What do Cyrus and Alex mean?

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

Are Cyrus and Alex boy or girl names?

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