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Xyrus

zye-rus /zaɪˈrʊs/

At a glance

In short
Xyrus is a unique and distinctive Greek name for baby boys, meaning "ruler" or "leader."
U.S. rank 2025
#8,910 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
8 (<0.01% of boys)
Trend
Rising #10,605 in 2020 to #8,910 in 2025
Peak
#8,910 in 2025
First recorded
2020

Meaning of Xyrus

Xyrus is a unique and distinctive name that is commonly given to baby boys. With its modern and dynamic sound, Xyrus is sure to make a lasting impression. This name has its origins in Greek, where it means "ruler" or "leader." The pronunciation of Xyrus is zye-rus (/zaɪˈrʊs/), adding an air of sophistication and strength to the name. While there are no significant associations with famous individuals or characters, Xyrus stands out as a powerful and memorable choice for parents looking for something truly special for their little one. In recent years, the name Xyrus has gained popularity in the United States, with 5 occurrences in 2021 and 6 occurrences in 2020.

How to pronounce Xyrus

Popularity of Xyrus in the U.S.

Xyrus was the #8,910 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 8 babies. It first appears in the records in 2020.

Bar and line chart: Xyrus in the U.S., 2020–2025. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 8 in 2025. Line: rank among boy names, peak #8,910 in 2025.
  • Boys named Xyrus (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2020–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2020⁠–⁠2025 3 rows
Xyrus: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
202588,910back (not recorded in 2022–2024)
2021512,146▼ 1,541
2020610,605new