Cyrus vs Jake

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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Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#423
Total SSA Count
743
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Jake Rank #423

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #423 for Jake.

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

Jake ___

  • Jake Thomas
  • Jake Alexander
  • Jake Michael
  • Jake William
  • Jake Henry
  • Jake Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

If you choose Jake

Jack Luke Max Emma Sophie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Jake more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Jake mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cyrus and Jake boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.

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