Ryan vs Greyson

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 #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

English American

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Ryan Rank #87

Greyson Rank #127

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #127 for Greyson.

Is Ryan or Greyson more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Greyson at #127 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Greyson mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin).

Are Ryan and Greyson boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Greyson is primarily a boy name.