Cyrus vs Ekam

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

Ekam

Boy #3,420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one, unity, the one God"

Origin: Sanskrit/Punjabi

Cultural Roots

Punjabi Sikh Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,420
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Ekam Rank #3,420

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #3420 for Ekam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cyrus ___

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

Ekam ___

  • Ekam Singh
  • Ekam Pal
  • Ekam Dev
  • Ekam Rajan
  • Ekam Jot
  • Ekam Preet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

If you choose Ekam

Navjot Prabhdeep Simran Gurpreet Harleen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Ekam more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Ekam at #3420 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Ekam mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Ekam means "one, unity, the one God" (Sanskrit/Punjabi origin).

Are Cyrus and Ekam boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Ekam is primarily a boy name.

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