Ryan vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Ryan Rank #87

George Rank #123

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #123 for George.

Is Ryan or George more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Ryan and George mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Ryan and George boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.