Cyrus vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cyrus Rank #255

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Cyrus or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Eli mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cyrus and Eli boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.