Cyrus vs Emma

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

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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #255 for Cyrus.

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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Emma mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Cyrus and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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