Dylan vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Dylan Rank #28

Ryan Rank #87

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Dylan or Ryan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Ryan mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Dylan and Ryan boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.