Ryan vs Jayce

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 #169 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"healer"

Origin: Greek

American

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Ryan Rank #87

Jayce Rank #169

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #169 for Jayce.

Is Ryan or Jayce more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Jayce at #169 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Jayce mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Jayce means "healer" (Greek origin).

Are Ryan and Jayce boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Jayce is primarily a boy name.