Ryan vs Callan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Ryan Rank #87

Callan Rank #242

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Ryan or Callan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Callan mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ryan and Callan boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Callan is primarily a boy name.