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Cyrus vs Walker

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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Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#82
Total SSA Count
4,023
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Walker Rank #82

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Walker more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Walker mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin).

Are Cyrus and Walker boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Walker is primarily a boy name.

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