Ryan vs Aaron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Ryan Rank #87

Aaron Rank #79

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Aaron more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Aaron mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin).

Are Ryan and Aaron boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Aaron is primarily a boy name.