Ryan vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ryan Rank #87

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Elijah mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ryan and Elijah boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.