Jay vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Jay Rank #397

Cyrus Rank #255

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Cyrus more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Cyrus mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Jay and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.