Cyrus vs Cairo

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 #356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the victorious (Arabic city name)"

Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)

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Cyrus Rank #255

Cairo Rank #356

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #356 for Cairo.

Is Cyrus or Cairo more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Cairo mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Cyrus and Cairo boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.