Cyrus: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: cyr-oos
Origin: Iran
gender-male

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Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: Cyrus carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cyrus has Persian origins, meaning "sun" or "like the sun," associated with Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Empire, symbolizing strength and respect.

Cyrus Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Cyrus is currently #487 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Cyrus is currently #237 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Cyrus is currently #244 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Cyrus is currently #119 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Cyrus is currently #246 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Cyrus is currently #115 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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