Akira vs Ryo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

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Boy #2,330 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese

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Akira Rank #2,515

Ryo Rank #2,330

Ryo is more popular, ranked #2330 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Akira or Ryo more popular?

Ryo is more popular, ranked #2330 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Akira and Ryo mean?

Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin). Ryo means "dragon" (Japanese origin).

Are Akira and Ryo boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a boy name. Ryo is primarily a boy name.