Cyrus vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Cyrus Rank #255

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Cyrus or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Kai mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Cyrus and Kai boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.