Syrus vs Ralf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Syrus

Boy #1,724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, sunshine"

Origin: Old Persian khur

Cultural Roots

Persian American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,724
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Syrus Rank #1,724
Ralf Rank #32,528

Syrus is more popular, ranked #1724 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Syrus or Ralf more popular?

Syrus is more popular, ranked #1724 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Syrus and Ralf mean?

Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Syrus and Ralf boy or girl names?

Syrus is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.

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