Zander vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Zander Rank #379

Cyrus Rank #255

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Cyrus more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Cyrus mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Zander and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.