Ryan vs Arthur

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 #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Ryan Rank #87

Arthur Rank #105

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Ryan or Arthur more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Arthur mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Ryan and Arthur boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.