Acyrus vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Acyrus

Boy #8,662 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Sun; throne - from Old Persian Kurush meaning one who bestows care"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian American Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,662
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cy, Ace

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Acyrus Rank #8,662
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8662 for Acyrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Acyrus ___

  • Acyrus Alexander
  • Acyrus James
  • Acyrus Bennett
  • Acyrus Lee

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Acyrus

Cyrus Darius Orion Zara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acyrus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Acyrus at #8662 in the United States.

What do Acyrus and James mean?

Acyrus means "Sun; throne - from Old Persian Kurush meaning one who bestows care" (Persian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Acyrus and James boy or girl names?

Acyrus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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