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Cyrus

Boy name · 31 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Cyrus: 31 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 2025.

Cyrus is a name of ancient Persian origin, derived from the Old Persian *Kūruš*, meaning "sun" or "young," though its exact etymology remains debated. The most famous bearer is Cyrus the Great, the 6th-century BC founder of the Achaemenid Empire, celebrated for his progressive governance and the Cyrus Cylinder, often considered an early charter of human rights. In the modern era, the name is associated with American musician Cyrus, as in Miley Cyrus, and the biblical figure Cyrus of Persia, who is noted in the Book of Isaiah for allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem. The name also appears in the place name Pasargadae, the ancient capital built by Cyrus the Great. A notable variant is the Greek form Kyros, which shares the same root.