| Meaning | sun |
| Origin | Greek, Persian |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Sy-rus |
Syrus commands attention with its classical resonance and powerful phonetic presence. This name echoes ancient civilizations and great empires, lending a sense of grandeur and historical significance to its bearer. The unconventional "y" spelling adds modern twist to traditional roots, creating a name that feels both timeless and contemporary. Syrus projects strength and authority without aggression, suggesting leadership qualities and confident presence. Parents drawn to Syrus often appreciate names with substantial weight and character, those that make statements rather than blend into backgrounds. The name's relative rarity in current usage ensures distinctiveness while maintaining enough familiarity to avoid seeming completely invented or difficult. Syrus works effectively across various contexts, from childhood playgrounds to adult professional environments, never feeling out of place or inappropriate. The strong consonants and open vowels create a name that sounds complete and finished, requiring no nickname though "Sy" offers a brief alternative when desired. For families seeking a name with classical foundations, powerful sound, and modern viability, Syrus delivers all three elements in one memorable package.
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| Syrus Yarbrough | American singer-songwriter |
| Syrus Dorman | Canadian actor |
| Syrus Truesdale | American professional duelist, character in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX |
| Syrus Lowe | British actor |
| Syrus Marcus Ware | Canadian artist and activist |
| Syrus K. Russell | American politician |
| Syrus MacLeane | Scottish footballer |
| Syrus Gibson | American politician |
| Syrus P. Kell | American politician |
| Syrus The Virus | American hip-hop artist |
| Syrus Augustine | Antiguan soccer player |
| Syrus Griswold | American poet and editor |
| Syrus Tuitean | Romanian rugby player |
| Syrus Kalyan | South African cricketer |
| Syrus Collins | British footballer |
| Syrus Popescu | Romanian water polo player |
| Syrus Jagne | Swedish-Gambian footballer |
| Syrus Bazargan | Iranian historian and writer |
| Syrus Shahidi | American actor |
| Syrus Truesdale | Yu-Gi-Oh! GX |
| Syrus Karsen | WWE |
| Syrus Goodfellow | The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan |
| Syrus Primoris | World of Warcraft |
| Syrus Reeve | Babylon 5 TV series |
| Syrus Algernon | The Iron Ring by Lloyd Alexander |
| Syrus Narsius | The Elder Scrolls III - Morrowind |
| Syrus Ontarious | The Alienist TV series |
| Syrus Pringle | Degrassi - The Next Generation TV series |
| Syrus Farsight | Warhammer 40,000 |
| Syrus Rayne | DC Comics |
| Syrus Borg | Star Trek - Voyager TV series |
| Syrus Renard | Gargoyles TV series |
| Syrus Branckett | Tales of Destiny video game |
| Syrus Guile | Battle Realms video game |
| Syrus Shakur | The Shield TV series |
| Syrus Finklestein | Brickleberry TV series |
| Syrus St. Claire | Notorious TV series |
| Syrus Wanderer | The Shadow Odyssey |
| Syrus Greycloak | Magic - The Gathering - Arena |