Jason vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

English American Greek French

✓ All Clear

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Jason Rank #148

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #148 for Jason.

Is Jason or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and Ryan mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Jason and Ryan boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.