Ryu: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Dragon, a name of mythic power and noble ferocity.
- Origin
- Japanese
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #219
- Peak
- #800 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Ryu Means
Ryu is a boy name of Japanese origin. Dragon, a name of mythic power and noble ferocity.
How Popular Ryu Is
Ryu currently ranks #219 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #800 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Ryu
- Ryu is the iconic main character of the Street Fighter video game series.
- The name means dragon in Japanese.
- Ryu has a powerful, minimalist appeal.
Names Like Ryu
Other Japanese names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Ryu
Japanese names that pair well as a brother or sister to Ryu.
Questions About Ryu
What does Ryu mean?
Ryu is a boy name of Japanese origin. Dragon, a name of mythic power and noble ferocity.
How popular is Ryu?
Ryu currently ranks #219 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #800 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Ryu come from?
Ryu comes from Japanese roots. Ryu is the iconic main character of the Street Fighter video game series.
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