Ryan vs Griffin

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 #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Ryan Rank #87

Griffin Rank #223

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Ryan or Griffin more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Griffin mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Ryan and Griffin boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.