Cyrus vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Cyrus Rank #255

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Cyrus or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Leon mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Cyrus and Leon boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.