Ryan vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Ryan Rank #87

Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Julian mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Ryan and Julian boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.