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Cyrus vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#255
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Simon mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cyrus and Simon boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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