Ryan vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Ryan Rank #87

Leon Rank #141

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Ryan or Leon more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Leon mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Ryan and Leon boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.