Ryan vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Ryan Rank #87

Adam Rank #100

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Ryan or Adam more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Adam mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Ryan and Adam boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.