Brayden vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Brayden Rank #190
Cyrus Rank #255

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brayden ___

  • Brayden James
  • Brayden Lee
  • Brayden Cole
  • Brayden Scott
  • Brayden Michael
  • Brayden Ray

Cyrus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Brayden

Kayden Jayden Aiden Riley Kaitlyn

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brayden or Cyrus more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Cyrus mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Brayden and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.

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