Ryu is a popular Japanese given name, meaning dragon or large in Japanese. In Japanese culture, the dragon is a symbol of strength, power, and good luck. Ryu is also a common surname in Japan, Korea, and China. In the Street Fighter video game series, Ryu is a main character and one of the most iconic characters in the franchise. Ryu is also the name of a character in the popular anime and manga series, Naruto. In the Mortal Kombat video game series, the character Scorpion's real name is Hanzo Hasashi, but he is also known as Ryu. Ryu is a playable character in the Super Smash Bros. series of games. The name Ryu has been associated with martial arts, as it is the name of a famous karate master, Gichin Funakoshi, who is known as the father of modern karate. Ryu is also the name of a character in the anime and manga series, Bleach. In the Pokemon franchise, Ryu is the name of a character in the Pokemon Trading Card Game. Ryu is a name that has been used in various other forms of media, such as in music, literature, and film. The name Ryu has been steadily rising in popularity as a given name in the United States, and is currently ranked #226 in popularity for boys' names. Ryu is a unisex name, and has been used for both boys and girls in different cultures. In some cultures, Ryu is a surname, and in others, it is a given name. Ryu is a name that has been associated with strength, courage, and resilience. Ryu is a name that has been used in various languages, including Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and English. Ryu is a name that has been associated with a number of positive traits, such as leadership, determination, and wisdom.

The root form of Ryu is Ryu — meaning Dragon.

Ryu remains a beloved choice, ranking #69 in the US. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.