Benji vs Syrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benji

Boy #1,629 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,629
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ben, Bey, Beie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
Nicknames
Sy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Benji Rank #1,629
Syrus Rank #1,724

Benji is more popular, ranked #1629 vs #1724 for Syrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benji ___

  • Benji James
  • Benji Oliver
  • Benji William
  • Benji Cole
  • Benji Lee
  • Benji Thomas

Syrus ___

  • Syrus James
  • Syrus Lee
  • Syrus Alexander
  • Syrus Cole
  • Syrus Grant
  • Syrus Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benji

Maisie Charlie Rosie Leo Teddy

If you choose Syrus

Darius Xerxes Leila Nasrin Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benji or Syrus more popular?

Benji is more popular, ranked #1629 compared to Syrus at #1724 in the United States.

What do Benji and Syrus mean?

Benji means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Benji and Syrus boy or girl names?

Benji is primarily a boy name. Syrus is primarily a boy name.

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