Ryan vs Brody

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 #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Ryan Rank #87

Brody Rank #224

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Ryan or Brody more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Brody mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ryan and Brody boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Brody is primarily a boy name.