Lucas vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucas

Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Lucas Rank #9

Ryan Rank #87

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Lucas or Ryan more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Lucas and Ryan mean?

Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Lucas and Ryan boy or girl names?

Lucas is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.