Cyrus vs Nesta

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
Nesta Rank #8,647

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #8647 for Nesta.

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

Nesta ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cyrus

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If you choose Nesta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Nesta more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Nesta at #8647 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Nesta mean?

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

Are Cyrus and Nesta boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Nesta is primarily a boy name.

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