Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Ryu Updated January 11, 2026 by Jennifer M. Ryu Gender: Male Origin: Japanese Meaning: Dragon ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Ryu? The name Ryu is primarily a male name of Japanese origin that means Dragon. People who like the name Ryu also like: Ryoto, Leo, Aiden, Liam, Raiden, Haru, Dante, Aiko, Kaida, Luna, Lily, Sakura, Aurora, Ai Names like Ryu: Rawiya, Raya, Rawya, Ruairi, Rowe, Roo, Rio, Rae, Ruwa, Reia, Ryohei, Ray, Ryuhei, Rai, Rayya, Ryo, Ree, Rhea, Rue, Reya, Rorah, Rea, Rei, Ria, Riye, Rey, Rui, Riya, Rowa, Rhory Stats for the Name Ryu Ryu is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Ryu is currently not ranked in U.S. births