Syren

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Pronounced SY-ren /ˈsaɪ.rɛn/Medium

Meaning: A stylized spelling of siren, the alluring sea-nymphs of Greek myth whose song enchanted sailors (Greek seiren). A bold, mythic word name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold mythic name: Syren spells siren, the enchanting sea-nymph of Greek myth (said 'SY-ren'). Alluring and modern.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA stylized spelling of siren, the alluring sea-nymphs of Greek myth whose song enchanted sailors (Greek seiren). A bold, mythic word name.

U.S. rank (2024)#10967 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 109

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, the alluring sea-nymphs of Greek mythology (Greek seiren). As a given name it reads bold and mythic — a modern word name, rare in the U.S. (said 'SY-ren').

It appears only rarely. Rare, mythic, and bold.

Did you know? Syren is a stylized spelling of siren — the sea-nymphs of Greek myth whose song lured sailors (Greek seiren) — a bold, alluring word-and-myth name (said 'SY-ren').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Syren — word/myth name; siren; Greek seiren

Variations

SirenSyreneSyrena

Nicknames

SyReni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Syren mean?

Syren is a spelling of siren, the alluring sea-nymph of Greek myth (Greek seiren).

How do you pronounce Syren?

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

Is Syren a boy or girl name?

Syren is a girl's name.

How popular is Syren?

Syren is a rare name in the U.S.