Ryan vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Ryan Rank #87

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Ian mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ryan and Ian boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.