Syrus vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Syrus

Boy #1,724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, sunshine"

Origin: Old Persian khur

Persian American Greek

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Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Syrus Rank #1,724

Mayer Rank #1,834

Syrus is more popular, ranked #1724 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Syrus or Mayer more popular?

Syrus is more popular, ranked #1724 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Syrus and Mayer mean?

Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Syrus and Mayer boy or girl names?

Syrus is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.