Kyros
Meaninglord, master · Greek
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,936 in 2021
15 babies were named Kyros in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,744 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kyros you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kyros, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kyros would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKyros first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #4,936.
- New on the sceneKyros wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2001.
- TrendKyros has climbed 4,744 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Kyros means “lord, master”. Our records link it to Greek and Persian roots.
About the name Kyros
Kyros is a boy name of Greek and Persian origin meaning “lord, master”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ros”. US birth records list Kyros for boys from 2001 to 2025, in 18 of those 25 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #4,936 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:Greek namesPersian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.1 | 947,368 boys |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 219,780 boys |
| 2020s | 6.7 | 150,000 boys |
Other spellings of Kyros
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Kyros
What does the name Kyros mean?
Kyros means “lord, master” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Kyros?
Kyros has Greek, Persian roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Kyros a boy or girl name?
Kyros is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kyros?
Kyros ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#4,936).