Cyrus vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Liam mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Cyrus and Liam boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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