Ryu vs Mahir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryu

Boy #1,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flow, current, stream"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Korean

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Boy #1,478 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish South Asian Israeli Persian

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Ryu Rank #1,451

Mahir Rank #1,478

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

Is Ryu or Mahir more popular?

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

What do Ryu and Mahir mean?

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

Are Ryu and Mahir boy or girl names?

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