Ryan vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Ryan Rank #87

Christopher Rank #61

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Christopher more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Christopher mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Ryan and Christopher boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.