Ethan vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Ethan Rank #19

Ryan Rank #87

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ethan or Ryan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Ryan mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Ethan and Ryan boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.