Don vs Syrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Boy #1,724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, sunshine"

Origin: Old Persian khur

Persian American Greek

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Don Rank #1,797

Syrus Rank #1,724

Syrus is more popular, ranked #1724 vs #1797 for Don.

Is Don or Syrus more popular?

Syrus is more popular, ranked #1724 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Don and Syrus mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Don and Syrus boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Syrus is primarily a boy name.