Kyris

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-ris /ˈkaɪ.rɪs/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing Cyrus (Persian, 'lord; sun; throne') and the Greek kyrios, 'lord' (as in Kyrie); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Lord; sun: Kyris echoes Cyrus and Kyrie. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KY-ris').

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Origin LowPersian, Greek

MeaningA modern name, variously echoing Cyrus (Persian, 'lord; sun; throne') and the Greek kyrios, 'lord' (as in Kyrie); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7029 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 95

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

Kyris is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously echoing Cyrus (Persian, 'lord; sun; throne') and the Greek kyrios, 'lord' (as in Kyrie; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KY-ris'; nickname Ky).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, lord-and-sun at the (layered) root, and modern.

Did you know? Cyrus is variously 'lord; sun; throne' (Persian) and the Greek kyrios means 'lord' (as in Kyrie) — Kyris echoes both, a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KY-ris').

Overall data confidence 35%

References — Cyrus — routes layered

Variations

CyrusKyrusKyrie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kyris mean?

Kyris is a modern name echoing Cyrus ('lord; sun') and the Greek 'lord' (Kyrie); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kyris?

It's said KY-ris /ˈkaɪ.rɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kyris a boy or girl name?

Kyris is a boy's name.

How popular is Kyris?

Kyris is a very rare name in the U.S.