Jonathan vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Jonathan Rank #83

Ryan Rank #87

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Jonathan or Ryan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Ryan mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Jonathan and Ryan boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.