Ryan vs Holden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Ryan Rank #87

Holden Rank #281

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Ryan or Holden more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Holden mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Ryan and Holden boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.