Stephen vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Stephen Rank #378

Cyrus Rank #255

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Cyrus more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Cyrus mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Stephen and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.