Cyrus vs Skylen

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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Skylen

Girl #9,760 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,760
Total SSA Count: 11
Nicknames: Sky, Skyl, Skyly

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255

Skylen Rank #9,760

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #9760 for Skylen.

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

Skylen ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Skylen more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Skylen at #9760 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Skylen mean?

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

Are Cyrus and Skylen boy or girl names?

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

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