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Cyro

♂ Boy

Pronounced SY-roh /ˈsaɪ.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: A respelling near Cyrus (Persian Kurush, often glossed 'sun' or 'lord'); also seen as a Brazilian Portuguese name (Cyro/Ciro). Route is layered.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp name near Cyrus: Cyro leans on 'sun; lord' (said 'SY-roh'). Modern with an old root.
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Origin LowPersian, Portuguese
MeaningA respelling near Cyrus (Persian Kurush, often glossed 'sun' or 'lord'); also seen as a Brazilian Portuguese name (Cyro/Ciro). Route is layered.
U.S. rank (2025)#6533 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520202025

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

Cyro echoes Cyrus (Persian Kurush) and the Portuguese Ciro/Cyro. The meaning is traditionally 'sun' or 'lord,' though the route is debated, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'SY-roh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and ancient at the root.

Did you know? Cyro sits near Cyrus (Persian Kurush, often read 'sun' or 'lord') and appears as a Brazilian name too — a crisp pick with an ancient root, its route layered, which we note (said 'SY-roh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Cyro — near Cyrus/Ciro; layered

Variations

CyrusCiroCyro

Nicknames

CyRo

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Ciro— the Italian/Portuguese cousin
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cyro mean?

Cyro sits near Cyrus (Persian), often read 'sun' or 'lord'; it's also a Brazilian name. The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Cyro?

It's said SY-roh /ˈsaɪ.roʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cyro a boy or girl name?

Cyro is a boy's name.

How popular is Cyro?

Cyro is a rare name in the U.S.

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