Holland 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

Holland Rank #602
Syrus Rank #1,724

Holland is more popular, ranked #602 vs #1724 for Syrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Holland ___

  • Holland Grace
  • Holland Mae
  • Holland Rose
  • Holland Reeve
  • Holland James
  • Holland Claire

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 Holland

Scout Wren Sawyer Finn Reeve

If you choose Syrus

Darius Xerxes Leila Nasrin Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holland or Syrus more popular?

Holland is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Syrus at #1724 in the United States.

What do Holland and Syrus mean?

Holland means "hollow land, forested land" (Old Dutch origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Holland and Syrus boy or girl names?

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

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