Cyrus vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and James mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cyrus and James boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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