Ryan vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Ryan Rank #87

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and John mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ryan and John boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.