Ciro

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEER-oh /ˈsɪər.oʊ/High

Meaning: Sun; the sun god; Italian and Spanish form of Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush: sun, or throne) or from Greek Kyros (shepherd, lord)High

In 30 seconds: The Italian and Spanish form of Cyrus meaning 'sun' or 'throne,' borne by Cyrus the Great of Persia — history's most praised conqueror, celebrated even by those he conquered as a liberator. Warm and melodic, Ciro is Italy's form of this ancient name.

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Origin HighItalian, Spanish, Persian

MeaningSun; the sun god; Italian and Spanish form of Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush: sun, or throne) or from Greek Kyros (shepherd, lord)

U.S. rank (2025)#2894 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births43 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,585

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ciro is the Italian and Spanish form of Cyrus, from Old Persian Kurush (sun, or throne) or Greek Kyros (shepherd, lord). Cyrus the Great (c.600–530 BCE) founded the Achaemenid Persian Empire and is celebrated in the Hebrew Bible as a liberator.

Ciro is used in Italian American and Hispanic communities, particularly in southern Italy and Latin America. Its 2024 ranking of #2394 for boys reflects its use in these communities.

Did you know? Cyrus the Great (Kurush, c.600–530 BCE) is praised in the Hebrew Bible (Isaiah 45) where God calls him 'his anointed' (messiah) — the only non-Jewish figure to receive this title. He freed the Jews from Babylonian captivity, making Ciro/Cyrus a name honored across Persian, Jewish, and Western traditions.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Ciro — Persian/Italian etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CyrusCyro

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Cyrus the Great (Kurush) (c.600–530 BCE)
Founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, praised in the Hebrew Bible as a liberator who freed the Jews from Babylonian captivity. Called 'anointed' in Isaiah 45.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ciro mean?

Ciro means 'sun' or 'throne,' the Italian form of Cyrus, from Old Persian Kurush.

How do you pronounce Ciro?

It's said SEER-oh /ˈsɪər.oʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ciro a boy or girl name?

Ciro is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ciro?

Ciro ranked #2394 for U.S. boys in 2024.