Cyrus vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Cyrus Rank #255

Hector Rank #381

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Cyrus or Hector more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Hector mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Cyrus and Hector boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.