Cyrus vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Cyrus Rank #255

Linus Rank #1,423

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Cyrus or Linus more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Linus mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Cyrus and Linus boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.