Haze 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

Popularity Comparison

Haze Rank #1,660
Syrus Rank #1,724

Haze is more popular, ranked #1660 vs #1724 for Syrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haze ___

  • Haze James
  • Haze Alexander
  • Haze Lee
  • Haze River
  • Haze Cole
  • Haze August

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 Haze

Blaze Storm River Sage Ash

If you choose Syrus

Darius Xerxes Leila Nasrin Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haze or Syrus more popular?

Haze is more popular, ranked #1660 compared to Syrus at #1724 in the United States.

What do Haze and Syrus mean?

Haze means "dreamy obscurity" (English origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Haze and Syrus boy or girl names?

Haze is primarily a boy name. Syrus is primarily a boy name.

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