Cyrus vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Cyrus Rank #255

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Cyrus or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Eric mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cyrus and Eric boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.