Ryan vs Damian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #110 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"master, conqueror"

Origin: Greek

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Ryan Rank #87

Damian Rank #110

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #110 for Damian.

Is Ryan or Damian more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Damian at #110 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Damian mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Damian means "master, conqueror" (Greek origin).

Are Ryan and Damian boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Damian is primarily a boy name.