Cyrus vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Cyrus Rank #255

Jay Rank #397

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Cyrus or Jay more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Jay mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Cyrus and Jay boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.