Cyrus vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Cyrus Rank #255

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Cyrus or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Xander mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Cyrus and Xander boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.