Callan vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Callan Rank #242

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Callan or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Callan and Ryan mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Callan and Ryan boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.