Honor vs Syrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Honor

Boy #1,585 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reputation, esteem"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,585
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hon, Hoy, Hoie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Honor Rank #1,585
Syrus Rank #1,724

Honor is more popular, ranked #1585 vs #1724 for Syrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Honor ___

  • Honor James
  • Honor William
  • Honor Lee
  • Honor Thomas
  • Honor Beckett
  • Honor Cole

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 Honor

Valor Justice Noble Greer Verity

If you choose Syrus

Darius Xerxes Leila Nasrin Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Honor or Syrus more popular?

Honor is more popular, ranked #1585 compared to Syrus at #1724 in the United States.

What do Honor and Syrus mean?

Honor means "reputation, esteem" (Latin origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Honor and Syrus boy or girl names?

Honor is primarily a boy name. Syrus is primarily a boy name.

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