Max vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Max Rank #175

Cyrus Rank #255

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Max or Cyrus more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Max and Cyrus mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Max and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.