Ryan vs Kingston

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 #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

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Ryan Rank #87

Kingston Rank #178

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #178 for Kingston.

Is Ryan or Kingston more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Kingston mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Ryan and Kingston boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.