Paul vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Paul Rank #264

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Ryan mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Paul and Ryan boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.