King vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Iranian English American

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King Rank #343

Cyrus Rank #255

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Cyrus more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Cyrus mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are King and Cyrus boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.