Oliver 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

Oliver Rank #3
Syrus Rank #1,724

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1724 for Syrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Syrus

Darius Xerxes Leila Nasrin Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Syrus more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Syrus at #1724 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Syrus mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Oliver and Syrus boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Syrus is primarily a boy name.

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