Cyrus vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Cyrus Rank #255

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Cyrus or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Peter mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Cyrus and Peter boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.