Ryan vs Ayden

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 #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

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Ryan Rank #87

Ayden Rank #213

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ryan or Ayden more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Ayden mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Ryan and Ayden boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.