Cyrus vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 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

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Evan mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Cyrus and Evan boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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