Jack vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Jack Rank #15

Ryan Rank #87

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Jack or Ryan more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Jack and Ryan mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Jack and Ryan boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.