Ryan vs Ferry

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 #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Ryan Rank #87

Ferry Rank #32,658

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ryan or Ferry more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Ferry mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Ryan and Ferry boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.