Kenneth vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Iranian English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Cyrus Rank #255

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Kenneth or Cyrus more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Cyrus mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Kenneth and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.