Ryan vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ryan Rank #87

Kevin Rank #196

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Ryan or Kevin more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Kevin mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ryan and Kevin boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.