Shay 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

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Popularity Comparison

Shay Rank #1,156
Syrus Rank #1,724

Shay is more popular, ranked #1156 vs #1724 for Syrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shay ___

  • Shay Lynn
  • Shay Marie
  • Shay Elizabeth
  • Shay Nicole
  • Shay Renee
  • Shay Paige

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 Shay

Riley Quinn Reagan Rowan Finley

If you choose Syrus

Darius Xerxes Leila Nasrin Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shay or Syrus more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1156 compared to Syrus at #1724 in the United States.

What do Shay and Syrus mean?

Shay means "stately, admirable" (Old Irish origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Shay and Syrus boy or girl names?

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

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