Cyrus vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Iranian English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Cyrus Rank #255

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Cyrus or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Richard mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Cyrus and Richard boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.