Derek vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Derek Rank #258

Cyrus Rank #255

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Cyrus more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Cyrus mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Derek and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.