Ryan vs Lynn

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 #5,977 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lake, pool, waterfall"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Ryan Rank #87

Lynn Rank #5,977

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #5977 for Lynn.

Is Ryan or Lynn more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Lynn at #5977 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Lynn mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Lynn means "lake, pool, waterfall" (Welsh origin).

Are Ryan and Lynn boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Lynn is primarily a boy name.