Ryan vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Ryan Rank #87

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Ethan mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ryan and Ethan boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.