Maxwell vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Maxwell Rank #182
Cyrus Rank #255

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maxwell or Cyrus more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Cyrus mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Maxwell and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.

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