Ryu vs Syrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryu

Boy #1,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flow, current, stream"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,451
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ryu Rank #1,451
Syrus Rank #1,724

Ryu is more popular, ranked #1451 vs #1724 for Syrus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ryu or Syrus more popular?

Ryu is more popular, ranked #1451 compared to Syrus at #1724 in the United States.

What do Ryu and Syrus mean?

Ryu means "flow, current, stream" (Japanese origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Ryu and Syrus boy or girl names?

Ryu is primarily a boy name. Syrus is primarily a boy name.

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