Ryan vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Ryan Rank #87

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Jonathan mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Ryan and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.