Syrus

Meaning sun
Origin Greek, Persian
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Sy-rus

About Syrus

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.

Variations of Name Syrus

Cyrus
Kyros
Kourosh
Kir

Nicknames for Syrus

Sy
Rus
Syr
Cyrus
Syrus

Famous People Named Syrus

Syrus YarbroughAmerican singer-songwriter
Syrus DormanCanadian actor
Syrus TruesdaleAmerican professional duelist, character in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
Syrus LoweBritish actor
Syrus Marcus WareCanadian artist and activist
Syrus K. RussellAmerican politician
Syrus MacLeaneScottish footballer
Syrus GibsonAmerican politician
Syrus P. KellAmerican politician
Syrus The VirusAmerican hip-hop artist
Syrus AugustineAntiguan soccer player
Syrus GriswoldAmerican poet and editor
Syrus TuiteanRomanian rugby player
Syrus KalyanSouth African cricketer
Syrus CollinsBritish footballer
Syrus PopescuRomanian water polo player
Syrus JagneSwedish-Gambian footballer
Syrus BazarganIranian historian and writer
Syrus ShahidiAmerican actor

Characters Named Syrus

Syrus TruesdaleYu-Gi-Oh! GX
Syrus KarsenWWE
Syrus GoodfellowThe Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan
Syrus PrimorisWorld of Warcraft
Syrus ReeveBabylon 5 TV series
Syrus AlgernonThe Iron Ring by Lloyd Alexander
Syrus NarsiusThe Elder Scrolls III - Morrowind
Syrus OntariousThe Alienist TV series
Syrus PringleDegrassi - The Next Generation TV series
Syrus FarsightWarhammer 40,000
Syrus RayneDC Comics
Syrus BorgStar Trek - Voyager TV series
Syrus RenardGargoyles TV series
Syrus BranckettTales of Destiny video game
Syrus GuileBattle Realms video game
Syrus ShakurThe Shield TV series
Syrus FinklesteinBrickleberry TV series
Syrus St. ClaireNotorious TV series
Syrus WandererThe Shadow Odyssey
Syrus GreycloakMagic - The Gathering - Arena

Other Popular Names Beginning with S

Shai
Slade
Sergio
Solomon
Syncere
Sol
Santi
Sylas
Stratton
Santana