Cyrus vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Iranian English American

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Cyrus Rank #255

Marcus Rank #256

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Cyrus or Marcus more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Marcus mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Cyrus and Marcus boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.