Ryan vs Grant

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 #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Ryan Rank #87

Grant Rank #241

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Ryan or Grant more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Grant mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Ryan and Grant boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.