Charlotte 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Cyrus Rank #255

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #255 for Cyrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Cyrus more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Cyrus mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Charlotte and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.

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