How popular is the name Sirius?

Sirius has a popularity rate of 30,155 and currently ranks #48305 on BabyNameLore.

How do you pronounce Sirius?

Sirius is pronounced SIR-ee-us.

What are alternative spellings of Sirius?

Alternative spellings of Sirius include Rios, Syrios, Syrius.

Sirius

Q: What does the name Sirius mean?

Sirius is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Dog star. The brightest star. Burning. Named after the Greek God Osirus.".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Sirius?

The lucky number associated with Sirius is 5. The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!

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Meaning

Dog star. The brightest star. Burning. Named after the Greek God Osirus.

Origin

Greek

Gender

Boy

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How Popular is Sirius?

Boy names 52,828 names

11% more popular

Greek names 4,561 names

35% more popular

Boy Greek names 1,258 names

28% more popular

Names starting with S 11,450 names

24% more popular

What Does Sirius Mean?

Sirius is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Dog star. The brightest star. Burning. Named after the Greek God Osirus.". It is widely used in Greek communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Sirius has 6 letters and 2 syllables. This name has Greek origins. The lucky number associated with Sirius is 5.

Pronunciation

Say it: SIR-ee-us

Numerology

Lucky Number 5

The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!