Boy Name · Old Persian Origin
Cyrus
Cyrus means “Lord”. It is a boy's name of Old Persian origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Cyrus is a boy baby name of Old Persian origin, meaning "Lord". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Cyrus often also consider Craig.
Cyrus meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lord
Origin: Old Persian naming roots help connect Cyrus to related Old Persian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cyrus as C·Y·R·U·S, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cyrus is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Cyrus variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Cyrusa, Cyruse, Cyrusy, Cyru.
- Nicknames: Cyr and C.
- Middle names: Pair Cyrus with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Cyrus middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Craig, Corky, Creig, Chris, Cruz — full picks on the sibling names for Cyrus guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cyrus? Browse our names like Cyrus guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Cyrus
What does the name Cyrus mean?
Cyrus means "Lord" and is of Old Persian origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Cyrus is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Cyrus?
Cyrus originates in Old Persian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Cyrus?
Cyrus has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cyrus a boy's or girl's name?
Cyrus is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Cyrus in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cyrus sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Cyrus?
Names that share Cyrus's sound and style include Craig, Corky, Creig, Chris, Cruz.
What middle names pair well with Cyrus?
Good middle-name fits for Cyrus pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cyrus is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cyrus is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cyrus?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cyrus share its rhythm without rhyming — Craig, Corky, Creig all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.