Charley vs Syrus

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
Nicknames
Sy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charley Rank #729
Syrus Rank #1,724

Charley is more popular, ranked #729 vs #1724 for Syrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charley ___

  • Charley Rose
  • Charley Mae
  • Charley Jane
  • Charley Ann
  • Charley Grace
  • Charley Belle

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 Charley

Georgie Billie Frankie Freddie Scout

If you choose Syrus

Darius Xerxes Leila Nasrin Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charley or Syrus more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #729 compared to Syrus at #1724 in the United States.

What do Charley and Syrus mean?

Charley means "free woman" (Germanic origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Charley and Syrus boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a girl name. Syrus is primarily a boy name.

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