Syren

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Pronounced SY-ren /ˈsaɪ.rən/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Siren, from the Greek Seiren — the enchanting sea figures of myth whose song lured sailors. Used as an evocative modern name.Low

In 30 seconds: A striking myth-name: Syren respells Siren of Greek legend (said 'SY-ren'). Evocative and rare.

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningA modern spelling of Siren, from the Greek Seiren — the enchanting sea figures of myth whose song lured sailors. Used as an evocative modern name.

U.S. rank (2023)#8826 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 20

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Syren respells Siren, from the Greek Seiren, the alluring sea figures whose song lured sailors in myth. It reads striking and evocative in a modern spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'SY-ren').

It appears only rarely and recently in the U.S. Rare, mythic, and evocative.

Did you know? Syren is a modern spelling of Siren, from the Greek Seiren — the enchanting sea figures of myth — an evocative, mythic name (said 'SY-ren').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Syren — spelling of Siren; Greek Seiren; myth

Variations

SirenSyrinSirena

Nicknames

SyRen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Syren mean?

Syren is a modern spelling of Siren, from the Greek Seiren, the enchanting sea figures of myth.

How do you pronounce Syren?

It's said SY-ren /ˈsaɪ.rən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Syren a boy or girl name?

Syren is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Syren?

Syren is a very rare name in the U.S.