Cyprus vs Elroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyprus

Boy #4,267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the island of Cyprus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,267
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cy, Cip

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Elroy

Boy #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

Cultural Roots

American English French African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,236
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Roy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cyprus Rank #4,267
Elroy Rank #4,236

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 vs #4267 for Cyprus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cyprus ___

  • Cyprus James
  • Cyprus Lee
  • Cyprus River
  • Cyprus Stone
  • Cyprus Reid
  • Cyprus Hawk

Elroy ___

  • Elroy James
  • Elroy Dean
  • Elroy Augustus
  • Elroy Vincent
  • Elroy Francis
  • Elroy Wallace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyprus

Atlas Caspian Zara Indigo Rio

If you choose Elroy

Dexter Clyde Loretta Harriet Roscoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyprus or Elroy more popular?

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 compared to Cyprus at #4267 in the United States.

What do Cyprus and Elroy mean?

Cyprus means "from the island of Cyprus" (Greek origin). Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin).

Are Cyprus and Elroy boy or girl names?

Cyprus is primarily a boy name. Elroy is primarily a boy name.

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