John vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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John Rank #21

Ryan Rank #87

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is John or Ryan more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do John and Ryan mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are John and Ryan boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.