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Cyrus vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#255
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Erick Rank #333

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #333 for Erick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Erick more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Erick mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cyrus and Erick boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.

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