Ryan vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Ryan Rank #87

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and David mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Ryan and David boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.