Richard vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Richard Rank #232

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ryan mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Richard and Ryan boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.