Cyrus vs Kobe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kobe

Boy #410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#410
Total SSA Count
787
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kob, Ko

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Kobe Rank #410

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #410 for Kobe.

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

Kobe ___

  • Kobe James
  • Kobe Bryant
  • Kobe Lee
  • Kobe Andre
  • Kobe Michael
  • Kobe Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

If you choose Kobe

Gianna Natalia Bianka Capri LeBron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Kobe more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Kobe at #410 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Kobe mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Kobe means "tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)" (Japanese origin).

Are Cyrus and Kobe boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Kobe is primarily a boy name.

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