Kyrus

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-rus /ˈkaɪ.rəs/High

Meaning: A spelling of Cyrus — from the Persian Kurosh, variously 'the sun', 'a lord', and 'a throne' (Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian Empire); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Sun; lord; throne: Kyrus spells Cyrus. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowPersian

MeaningA spelling of Cyrus — from the Persian Kurosh, variously 'the sun', 'a lord', and 'a throne' (Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian Empire); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#11437 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 140

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

Kyrus is a spelling of Cyrus — from the Persian Kurosh, variously 'the sun', 'a lord', and 'a throne' (Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian Empire; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KY-rus').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Cyrus. Rare in this form, sun-and-lord at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Cyrus is variously 'the sun', 'a lord', and 'a throne' in Persian (Cyrus the Great) — Kyrus is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KY-rus').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Cyrus — routes layered

Variations

CyrusKyrosCyris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kyrus mean?

Kyrus spells Cyrus — Persian, variously 'the sun', 'a lord', and 'a throne'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kyrus?

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

Is Kyrus a boy or girl name?

Kyrus is a boy's name.

How popular is Kyrus?

Kyrus is a very rare spelling in the U.S.