Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Siul

"Siúil a Rúin" is a traditional Irish song, sung from the point of view of a woman lamenting a lover who has embarked on a military career, and indicating her willingness to support him. The song has English language verses and an Irish language chorus, a style known as macaronic.

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#12,015 (2020)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2020
First Year
2024
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#12015
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Siul

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

"Siúil a Rúin" is a traditional Irish song, sung from the point of view of a woman lamenting a lover who has embarked on a military career, and indicating her willingness to support him. The song has English language verses and an Irish language chorus, a style known as macaronic.

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Origin & history
The history of the song is unclear. It has been suggested that the song refers to the " Wild Geese " of the Glorious Revolution . If it does, however, the original version has probably been lost. It is not uncommon that Irish songs were translated into English, with their chorus surviving in Irish, or being transformed into nonsense words (see Caleno custure me ), but in most of these cases, some of the Irish version still survives. It is possible that the song was composed in the 19th century with the conscious intention of styling it after older songs. As is common in folk music, many lyrica

The Story of Siul

Siul first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2020, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 5 Siuls were born — ranking #12,015 that year. As of 2026, Siul ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Siuls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Siul

Phonetically similar names — useful when Siul is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Siul

What does the name Siul mean?
"Siúil a Rúin" is a traditional Irish song, sung from the point of view of a woman lamenting a lover who has embarked on a military career, and indicating her willingness to support him. The song has English language verses and an Irish language chorus, a style known as macaronic.
How popular is Siul in 2026?
In 2026, Siul ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Siul most popular?
Siul reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #12,015 that year with 5 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Siul most popular?
Siul has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Siul.
Is Siul a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Siul is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Siul?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Siul include Aahid, Abdulwahhab, Adanis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Siul

Siul is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2020 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Siul's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #12,015. Use the chart and map above to compare Siul's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.