Josh 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

Josh Rank #1,742
Syrus Rank #1,724

Syrus is more popular, ranked #1724 vs #1742 for Josh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Josh ___

  • Josh Michael
  • Josh Thomas
  • Josh Alexander
  • Josh Daniel
  • Josh James
  • Josh Ryan

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 Josh

Jake Emma Caleb Hannah Ethan

If you choose Syrus

Darius Xerxes Leila Nasrin Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josh or Syrus more popular?

Syrus is more popular, ranked #1724 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Josh and Syrus mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Josh and Syrus boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Syrus is primarily a boy name.

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