US Popularity Rank: 584

Origin: Persian

Meaning: Sun; Lord

Cyrus is a boy's given name of Persian origin with Greek roots. Simply meaning "sun," this name is as powerful as it is gentle. Whether it's the soft sunlight in the evening or the bright beam across the horizon in the morning, the sun is a joyful presence punctuating each day. Cyrus may also have roots to the Greek word kyrios, meaning "lord," and can help baby tap into their inner leader. Just like the sun, baby will be a source of light in your life and a part of your daily routine from morning to night.