Cyrus vs Timothy

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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Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#208
Total SSA Count
1,708
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tim, Timmy

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255
Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 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

Timothy ___

  • Timothy James
  • Timothy John
  • Timothy Lee
  • Timothy Michael
  • Timothy Allen
  • Timothy Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyrus

Darius Leila Cassia Orion Lyra

If you choose Timothy

Matthew Stephen Rebecca Rachel Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Cyrus at #255 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Timothy mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Cyrus and Timothy boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.

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