Ryan vs Ao

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 #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Ryan Rank #87

Ao Rank #14,516

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Ryan or Ao more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Ao mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Ryan and Ao boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.