Ryan vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Ryan Rank #87

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Dylan mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Ryan and Dylan boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.