Cyrus vs Jordan

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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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Jordan Rank #104

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 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

Jordan ___

  • Jordan Michael
  • Jordan James
  • Jordan Lee
  • Jordan Scott
  • Jordan Alexander
  • Jordan Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

If you choose Jordan

Tyler Ryan Morgan Taylor Cameron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Jordan more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Jordan mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Jordan means "descending" (Arabic origin).

Are Cyrus and Jordan boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.

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