Ryan vs Lucas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Ryan Rank #87

Lucas Rank #9

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Lucas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Lucas mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Ryan and Lucas boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Lucas is primarily a boy name.