Rhys vs Ayyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rhys

Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#354
Total SSA Count
946
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ayyan

Boy #10,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, blessed"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Urdu Pakistani Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,810
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rhys Rank #354
Ayyan Rank #10,810

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 vs #10810 for Ayyan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rhys or Ayyan more popular?

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 compared to Ayyan at #10810 in the United States.

What do Rhys and Ayyan mean?

Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin). Ayyan means "gift of God, blessed" (Arabic origin).

Are Rhys and Ayyan boy or girl names?

Rhys is primarily a boy name. Ayyan is primarily a boy name.

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