Smith vs Ryu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flow, current, stream"

Origin: Japanese

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Smith Rank #1,580

Ryu Rank #1,451

Ryu is more popular, ranked #1451 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Smith or Ryu more popular?

Ryu is more popular, ranked #1451 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Smith and Ryu mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Ryu means "flow, current, stream" (Japanese origin).

Are Smith and Ryu boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Ryu is primarily a boy name.