Ryan vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Ryan Rank #87

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Adrian mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Ryan and Adrian boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.