Ryan vs Joshua

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 #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Ryan Rank #87

Joshua Rank #57

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Joshua more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Joshua mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ryan and Joshua boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.