Ryan vs Elliot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English Scottish American French

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Ryan Rank #87

Elliot Rank #150

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #150 for Elliot.

Is Ryan or Elliot more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Elliot mean?

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

Are Ryan and Elliot boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.