Ryuk
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ryuk first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 5 babies have been named Ryuk in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ryuk is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #33,868 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,868
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ryuk
Ryuk is a boy name .
Ryuk is currently ranked #33,868 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ryuk include Ryu . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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