Shilo vs Syrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shi, Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Shilo Rank #1,670
Syrus Rank #1,724

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 vs #1724 for Syrus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shilo ___

  • Shilo James
  • Shilo Lee
  • Shilo Forest
  • Shilo River
  • Shilo Ezra
  • Shilo Cade

Syrus ___

  • Syrus James
  • Syrus Lee
  • Syrus Alexander
  • Syrus Cole
  • Syrus Grant
  • Syrus Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Syrus

Darius Xerxes Leila Nasrin Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shilo or Syrus more popular?

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 compared to Syrus at #1724 in the United States.

What do Shilo and Syrus mean?

Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Shilo and Syrus boy or girl names?

Shilo is primarily a boy name. Syrus is primarily a boy name.

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