Ryan vs Llewellyn

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 #6,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion-like"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British Celtic

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Ryan Rank #87

Llewellyn Rank #6,540

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #6540 for Llewellyn.

Is Ryan or Llewellyn more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Llewellyn at #6540 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Llewellyn mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Llewellyn means "lion-like" (Welsh origin).

Are Ryan and Llewellyn boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Llewellyn is primarily a boy name.