Nicholas vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Nicholas Rank #117

Cyrus Rank #255

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Nicholas or Cyrus more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Cyrus mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Nicholas and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.