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Cyrus is a masculine name used in English and Biblical. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Latin form of Greek Κῦρος (Kyros), from the Old Persian name 𐎤𐎢𐎽𐎢𐏁 (Kuruš), possibly meaning ‘young’ or ‘humiliator (of the enemy)’. Alternatively it could be of Elamite origin." It ranked #268 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, latin form of Greek Κῦρος (Kyros), from the Old Persian name 𐎤𐎢𐎽𐎢𐏁 (Kuruš), possibly meaning ‘young’ or ‘humiliator (of the enemy)’. Alternatively it could be of Elamite origin. The entry lists its usage as English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Old Persian (Latinized).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Cyrus ranked #268 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #268 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cyrus mean?
Cyrus means "young", according to Behind the Name.
Is Cyrus a popular name?
Cyrus ranked #268 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Cyrus a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Cyrus appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Cyrus — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
