Cyrus vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Cyrus Rank #255

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Cyrus or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and River mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Cyrus and River boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.