Ryan vs Judah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"praised, thankful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ryan Rank #87

Judah Rank #179

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #179 for Judah.

Is Ryan or Judah more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Judah at #179 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Judah mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Judah means "praised, thankful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ryan and Judah boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Judah is primarily a boy name.