Llewellyn vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Llewellyn

Boy #6,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion-like"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British Celtic

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Llewellyn Rank #6,540

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #6540 for Llewellyn.

Is Llewellyn or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Llewellyn at #6540 in the United States.

What do Llewellyn and Ryan mean?

Llewellyn means "lion-like" (Welsh origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Llewellyn and Ryan boy or girl names?

Llewellyn is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.