Cyrus vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Iranian English American

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Cyrus Rank #255

Gideon Rank #332

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Cyrus or Gideon more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Gideon mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cyrus and Gideon boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.