Ryan vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Ryan Rank #87

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Henry mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ryan and Henry boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.