Cyrus vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Theodore mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Cyrus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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