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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Xyrus — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Xyra|Xzaiden
GreekBoy→ Stable

Xyrus

ZY-rus · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13986 in 2021

Peak: #11950 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13986 in 2021

Peak: #11950 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202021

Rank #13986 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Greek RootModern SpellingBoy Name2-syllableBold VibeContemporaryUnconventionalEdgyStrong CharacterRising Alternative
Character
bold innovationfierce independencesharp intellectmagnetic charismacosmic vision
STRONG
High confidence

Xyrus is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Xyrus at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'xyron' meaning a sharp tool or blade, suggesting sharpness and clarity of purpose.
Language root:Greek · Xyron
Peak rank:#11950 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
CyrusTyrusSyrusKyrosGyrus
Similar Style
Zephyr◈Orion◈CastorSiriusIcarus
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Xyrus
Atlas◈LysanderApollo◈Phoenix◈EzraKai◈
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Zephyr◈
Greek · #1133
→ Stable
Orion◈
Mythological · #325
↑ Rising
Castor
Mythological · #6887
↑↑ Surging
Sirius
Greek · #2657
↓ Fading
Icarus
Mythological · #5289
↓ Fading
Theodore
Greek · #4
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Xyrus · Overview
Summary

Xyrus is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Xyrus carries a bold, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
xyrus.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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