Cyrus vs Kendell

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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Kendell

Boy #3,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,529
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Kendell Rank #3,529

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #3529 for Kendell.

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

Kendell ___

  • Kendell James
  • Kendell Lee
  • Kendell Ray
  • Kendell Wayne
  • Kendell Scott
  • Kendell Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

If you choose Kendell

Randall Darrell Donnell Sheryl Terri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Kendell more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Kendell at #3529 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Kendell mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Kendell means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Cyrus and Kendell boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Kendell is primarily a boy name.

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