Mahir vs Ryu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahir

Boy #1,478 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish South Asian Israeli Persian

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Boy #1,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flow, current, stream"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Korean

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Mahir Rank #1,478

Ryu Rank #1,451

Ryu is more popular, ranked #1451 vs #1478 for Mahir.

Is Mahir or Ryu more popular?

Ryu is more popular, ranked #1451 compared to Mahir at #1478 in the United States.

What do Mahir and Ryu mean?

Mahir means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin). Ryu means "flow, current, stream" (Japanese origin).

Are Mahir and Ryu boy or girl names?

Mahir is primarily a boy name. Ryu is primarily a boy name.