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Logan vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#87
Total SSA Count
3,892
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Logan Rank #46
Ryan Rank #87

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #87 for Ryan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Logan or Ryan more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Logan and Ryan mean?

Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Logan and Ryan boy or girl names?

Logan is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.

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