Zyrus

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZY-rus /ˈzaɪ.rəs/High

Meaning: A stylized Z-spelling of Cyrus — from Old Persian Kurush, variously 'sun', 'lord', and 'throne' (Cyrus the Great); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Sun; lord; throne: Zyrus spells Cyrus. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowPersian

MeaningA stylized Z-spelling of Cyrus — from Old Persian Kurush, variously 'sun', 'lord', and 'throne' (Cyrus the Great); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6142 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 157

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

Zyrus is a stylized Z-spelling of Cyrus — from Old Persian Kurush, variously 'sun', 'lord', and 'throne' (Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian Empire; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'ZY-rus').

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

Did you know? Cyrus comes from Old Persian Kurush, variously 'sun', 'lord', and 'throne' (Cyrus the Great) — Zyrus is a stylized Z-spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ZY-rus').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Cyrus — routes layered

Variations

CyrusZyrisCyris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zyrus mean?

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

How do you pronounce Zyrus?

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

Is Zyrus a boy or girl name?

Zyrus is a boy's name.

How popular is Zyrus?

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