Ryan vs Harrison

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 #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

American English Australian

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Ryan Rank #87

Harrison Rank #121

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #121 for Harrison.

Is Ryan or Harrison more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Harrison mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Ryan and Harrison boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.