Ryan vs Jordan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ryan Rank #87

Jordan Rank #104

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #104 for Jordan.

Is Ryan or Jordan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Jordan mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ryan and Jordan boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.