Ryan vs Marcus

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 #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Ryan Rank #87

Marcus Rank #256

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Ryan or Marcus more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Marcus mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Ryan and Marcus boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.