Ryan vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Ryan Rank #87

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Leo mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Ryan and Leo boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.