Richard vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Iranian English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Cyrus Rank #255

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Richard or Cyrus more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cyrus mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Richard and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.