Bryant vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryant

Boy #1,176 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Bryant Rank #1,176

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #1176 for Bryant.

Is Bryant or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Bryant at #1176 in the United States.

What do Bryant and Ryan mean?

Bryant means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Celtic origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Bryant and Ryan boy or girl names?

Bryant is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.