Ryan vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

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Ryan Rank #87

Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Anthony mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Ryan and Anthony boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.