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What does Cyrus mean?
Cyrus 
▲ as a boys' name is pronounced SY-russ. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Cyrus is "lord". Derived via the Greek form Kyros of the name of several kings of Persia. In earlier times, it was linked with Greek "kyrios" meaning "lord". It may also derive from the Persian word for "throne". Historical: Cyrus the Great (fifth century BC) conquered Babylon at the height of its powers and founded the Persian Empire. Biblical: Cyrus is prophetically named in the book of Isaiah as the one who would overthrow Babylon and liberate the captive Israelites. Also the name of a fourth-century saint, a doctor in Alexandria. Inventor Cyrus McCormick; former Secretary of State Cyrus Vance.
STARTS WITH Cy-
ASSOCIATED WITH greek, great, powers, biblical, book (literary), saint
Variations
SEE ALSO Tyrus
FEMININE FORM Cyra
CREATIVE FORMS(male) Carus, ..
(female) Cyrcy, ..
MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Cyrus Caelum (C.C.), ..
How popular is Cyrus?
Cyrus is a somewhat popular first name for men (#796 out of 1220, Top 65%) and an even more popular surname for both adults and children (#7087 out of 150436, Top 5%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)
Cyrus was first listed in 1880-1889 and reached its highest rank of #253 in the U.S. then, and is at #389 currently. (TOP 2000 NAMES, 2018)
Which version is better?
Ciro, Cy and Tyrus are the prominent variation forms of Cyrus (#389 A YEAR AGO). Usage of these relations of Cyrus is well-received among parents today (MEDIAN #1597). Cyrus is the most fashionable baby name among these.
Similar Names
Cyrus▲ is alike in pronunciation to Cirrus, Siorus and Sirius. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Caius, Cetus, Chris▼, Claus, Comus, Cris, Cruz▲, Cyran, Cyril▼ and Firus. These names tend to be less frequently used than Cyrus.
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