Ryan vs Jack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ryan Rank #87

Jack Rank #15

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Jack more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Jack mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ryan and Jack boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Jack is primarily a boy name.