Ryan vs Dallas

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 #243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow dwelling, water meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American Scottish

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Ryan Rank #87

Dallas Rank #243

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #243 for Dallas.

Is Ryan or Dallas more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Dallas at #243 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Dallas mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ryan and Dallas boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Dallas is primarily a boy name.