Ryan vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Ryan Rank #87

Jason Rank #148

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #148 for Jason.

Is Ryan or Jason more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Jason mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Ryan and Jason boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.