Cyrus vs Robert

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
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Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rob, Bob, Bobby

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 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

Robert ___

  • Robert James
  • Robert William
  • Robert Thomas
  • Robert Edward
  • Robert Charles
  • Robert John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

If you choose Robert

William James Elizabeth Catherine Edward

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Robert mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Cyrus and Robert boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.

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