Ryan vs Atticus

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 #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

English American classical

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Ryan Rank #87

Atticus Rank #277

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #277 for Atticus.

Is Ryan or Atticus more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Atticus mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Ryan and Atticus boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.