Ryan vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Ryan Rank #87

Eric Rank #252

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Ryan or Eric more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Eric mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ryan and Eric boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.