Robert vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Ryan mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Robert and Ryan boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.