Gender: Male
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: The name Ryu means dragon and symbolizes strength and good fortune.
Pronunciation: Roo, ruː, R AY UW
Popularity Rank: #29,051
Derived from the Japanese word "ryu" which means dragon. In Japanese mythology, the dragon is a powerful and mythical creature symbolizing strength and good fortune.
The name Ryu is of Japanese origin and means The name Ryu means dragon and symbolizes strength and good fortune.. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Ryu is commonly found in Malaysia, Japan, United States of America, and 63 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Roo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ruː
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AY UW
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Ryu is recorded 1,252 times globally, ranking it as the 29,051th most common name worldwide.
Ryu is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 250 occurrences, making it the 4,738th most popular name in the country.
In Japan, the name Ryu is found among 1 in every 701 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #4,738 | 1 : 7,962 |
| Japan | #479 | 1 : 701 |
| United States of America | #14,912 | 1 : 15,203 |
| France | #11,676 | 1 : 15,902 |
| Mexico | #10,382 | 1 : 15,531 |
| Hong Kong | #5,219 | 1 : 9,027 |
| Singapore | #6,037 | 1 : 12,021 |
| Saudi Arabia | #38,840 | 1 : 64,271 |
| Chile | #8,075 | 1 : 15,232 |
| Italy | #21,757 | 1 : 31,119 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ryu from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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