Emmett vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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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Emmett Rank #119

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #119 for Emmett.

Is Emmett or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Ryan mean?

Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Emmett and Ryan boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.