Ryan vs Mason

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 #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

English American

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Ryan Rank #87

Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Mason mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Ryan and Mason boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.