Ryan vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Ryan Rank #87

Edward Rank #228

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Ryan or Edward more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Edward mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Ryan and Edward boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.