Xander vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Xander Rank #216

Cyrus Rank #255

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Is Xander or Cyrus more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Xander and Cyrus mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Xander and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.