Brooks vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooks

Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#67
Total SSA Count
4,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bro, Broo, Brooy

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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

Brooks Rank #67
Cyrus Rank #255

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brooks ___

  • Brooks William
  • Brooks James
  • Brooks Alexander
  • Brooks Thomas
  • Brooks Henry
  • Brooks Edward

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 Brooks

Parker Quinn River Hadley Blake

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooks or Cyrus more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Cyrus mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Brooks and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.

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