Cyrus vs Carson

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 #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

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Cyrus Rank #255

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Cyrus or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Carson mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cyrus and Carson boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.