Ryan vs Jameson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #118 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of James"

Origin: English

American English Irish Scottish

✓ All Clear

Ryan Rank #87

Jameson Rank #118

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #118 for Jameson.

Is Ryan or Jameson more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Jameson at #118 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Jameson mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Jameson means "son of James" (English origin).

Are Ryan and Jameson boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Jameson is primarily a boy name.