Ryan vs Barrett

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 #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Ryan Rank #87

Barrett Rank #186

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Ryan or Barrett more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Barrett mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Ryan and Barrett boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.