Ryan vs Jeremy

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 #266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will raise up"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Canadian

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Ryan Rank #87

Jeremy Rank #266

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #266 for Jeremy.

Is Ryan or Jeremy more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Jeremy at #266 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Jeremy mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ryan and Jeremy boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Jeremy is primarily a boy name.