Dean vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Iranian English American

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Dean Rank #142

Cyrus Rank #255

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Dean or Cyrus more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Dean and Cyrus mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Dean and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.