Cyrus vs Samay

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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Samay

Boy #3,342 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"time, auspicious moment"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,342
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Samy

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Samay Rank #3,342

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #3342 for Samay.

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

Samay ___

  • Samay Raj
  • Samay Dev
  • Samay Arjun
  • Samay Veer
  • Samay Kiran
  • Samay Anil

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

If you choose Samay

Arjun Dev Kiran Priya Ananya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Samay more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Samay at #3342 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Samay mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Samay means "time, auspicious moment" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Cyrus and Samay boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Samay is primarily a boy name.

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