Ryan vs Emmett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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Ryan Rank #87

Emmett Rank #119

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #119 for Emmett.

Is Ryan or Emmett more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Emmett mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin).

Are Ryan and Emmett boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Emmett is primarily a boy name.