- Meaning
- Sun, throne
- Origin
- Persian
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Sophisticated
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, Persian
Nicknames for Cyrus
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Cy
What people expect from a Cyrus
Cyrus mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about light and leadership. A name can't give a child light, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a leader, a brilliant mind, a creative soul, the star of the room, a happy kid.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Cyrus: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Cyrus
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Sun, throne".
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People like the letters in their own name more than other letters, especially their initials. It shows up in every country tested.
Nuttin (1985) and many replicationsQuestions about Cyrus
What does the name Cyrus mean?
Cyrus is a boy's name of Persian origin meaning "Sun, throne".
Is Cyrus a boy or girl name?
Cyrus is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Cyrus?
Cyrus is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries, Persian.
What are nicknames for Cyrus?
Common nicknames for Cyrus are Cy.
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