Aaron vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Aaron Rank #79

Ryan Rank #87

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Aaron or Ryan more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Ryan mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Aaron and Ryan boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.