Ryan vs Brandon

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 #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Ryan Rank #87

Brandon Rank #230

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Ryan or Brandon more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Brandon mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Ryan and Brandon boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.