Ryan vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Ryan Rank #87

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Charles mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Ryan and Charles boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.