Cyrus vs Pennelope

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

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Pennelope Rank #9,412

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #9412 for Pennelope.

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

Pennelope ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cyrus

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If you choose Pennelope

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Pennelope more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Pennelope at #9412 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Pennelope mean?

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

Are Cyrus and Pennelope boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Pennelope is primarily a girl name.

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