Rian vs Emrys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rian

Boy #1,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British

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Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Welsh Celtic British

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Rian Rank #1,263

Emrys Rank #1,144

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1263 for Rian.

Is Rian or Emrys more popular?

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Rian at #1263 in the United States.

What do Rian and Emrys mean?

Rian means "little king" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Rian and Emrys boy or girl names?

Rian is primarily a boy name. Emrys is primarily a boy name.