River vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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River Rank #112

Cyrus Rank #255

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is River or Cyrus more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do River and Cyrus mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are River and Cyrus boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.