Ryan vs Blake

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 #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Ryan Rank #87

Blake Rank #265

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Ryan or Blake more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Blake mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Ryan and Blake boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.