Ryan vs Andrew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Ryan Rank #87

Andrew Rank #68

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Andrew more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Andrew mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Ryan and Andrew boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.