Cyrus vs Noah

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Noah mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cyrus and Noah boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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