Cyrus

Cyrus is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “to bestow care.” In 2024 it was given to 1,380 boys in the United States.

Cyrus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
“to bestow care”
Pronunciation
/ˈsaɪɹəs/

About the name Cyrus

Cyrus belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “to bestow care” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Cyrus first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #216 in 1880, and in 2024 1,380 babies received the name — 27,908 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cyrus in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#216 in 1880
Peak year
2024
Babies named Cyrus in 2024
1,380
Total since 1880
27,908

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cyrus mean?

Cyrus means “to bestow care” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Cyrus a boy or girl name?

Cyrus is a boy name. In 2024, 1,380 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cyrus?

Cyrus comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Cyrus?

Cyrus first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #216 in 1880, and 1,380 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Cyrus?

Cyrus is pronounced /ˈsaɪɹəs/ (IPA).

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