West vs Ryu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flow, current, stream"

Origin: Japanese

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West Rank #1,339

Ryu Rank #1,451

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1451 for Ryu.

Is West or Ryu more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Ryu at #1451 in the United States.

What do West and Ryu mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Ryu means "flow, current, stream" (Japanese origin).

Are West and Ryu boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Ryu is primarily a boy name.