Rylee 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

Rylee Rank #125
Syrus Rank #1,724

Rylee is more popular, ranked #125 vs #1724 for Syrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rylee ___

  • Rylee Grace
  • Rylee Mae
  • Rylee Ann
  • Rylee Nicole
  • Rylee Joy
  • Rylee Rose

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 Rylee

Paisley Kinsley Brayden Jaxon Harley

If you choose Syrus

Darius Xerxes Leila Nasrin Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rylee or Syrus more popular?

Rylee is more popular, ranked #125 compared to Syrus at #1724 in the United States.

What do Rylee and Syrus mean?

Rylee means "descendant of Raghallach" (Irish origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Rylee and Syrus boy or girl names?

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

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