Emrys vs Rian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Welsh Celtic British

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Boy #1,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British

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Emrys Rank #1,144

Rian Rank #1,263

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1263 for Rian.

Is Emrys or Rian more popular?

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Rian at #1263 in the United States.

What do Emrys and Rian mean?

Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin). Rian means "little king" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Emrys and Rian boy or girl names?

Emrys is primarily a boy name. Rian is primarily a boy name.