Cyrus vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Cyrus Rank #255

Derek Rank #258

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Cyrus or Derek more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Derek mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Cyrus and Derek boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.