Baylor vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baylor

Boy #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who bails, deliverer"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#366
Total SSA Count
903
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bay, Bay-Bay

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Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#255
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cy

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Baylor Rank #366
Cyrus Rank #255

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #366 for Baylor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylor ___

  • Baylor James
  • Baylor Scott
  • Baylor Lee
  • Baylor Thomas
  • Baylor Ray
  • Baylor Cole

Cyrus ___

  • Cyrus James
  • Cyrus Alexander
  • Cyrus Lee
  • Cyrus Andrew
  • Cyrus Thomas
  • Cyrus William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baylor

Tatum Mason Harper Chase Remi

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylor or Cyrus more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Baylor at #366 in the United States.

What do Baylor and Cyrus mean?

Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Baylor and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Baylor is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.

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