Ryan vs Bryson

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 #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

English American Scottish

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Ryan Rank #87

Bryson Rank #147

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #147 for Bryson.

Is Ryan or Bryson more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Bryson at #147 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Bryson mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Ryan and Bryson boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.