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Gideon vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Cyrus Rank #255

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Cyrus more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Cyrus mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Gideon and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.

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