Ryan vs August

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 #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

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Ryan Rank #87

August Rank #88

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #88 for August.

Is Ryan or August more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Ryan and August mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Ryan and August boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.