Ryan vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Ryan Rank #87

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Matthew mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Ryan and Matthew boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.