Cyrus vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Cyrus Rank #255

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Cyrus or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Nicholas mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Cyrus and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.