Ryan vs Estes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

English American

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Ryan Rank #87

Estes Rank #31,754

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #31754 for Estes.

Is Ryan or Estes more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Estes mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin).

Are Ryan and Estes boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Estes is primarily a boy name.