Cyrus vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Cyrus Rank #255

Christopher Rank #61

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Cyrus or Christopher more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Christopher mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Cyrus and Christopher boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.