Mylan vs Syrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mylan

Boy #1,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear, gracious, beloved"

Origin: Old Slavic mil

Cultural Roots

Czech Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,719
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My, Lan

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mylan Rank #1,719
Syrus Rank #1,724

Mylan is more popular, ranked #1719 vs #1724 for Syrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mylan ___

  • Mylan James
  • Mylan Xavier
  • Mylan Andre
  • Mylan Lucas
  • Mylan Cole
  • Mylan Reid

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 Mylan

Roman Luca Zara Lyra Caspian

If you choose Syrus

Darius Xerxes Leila Nasrin Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mylan or Syrus more popular?

Mylan is more popular, ranked #1719 compared to Syrus at #1724 in the United States.

What do Mylan and Syrus mean?

Mylan means "dear, gracious, beloved" (Old Slavic mil origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Mylan and Syrus boy or girl names?

Mylan is primarily a boy name. Syrus is primarily a boy name.

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