Ryan vs Reid

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 #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

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Ryan Rank #87

Reid Rank #300

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #300 for Reid.

Is Ryan or Reid more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Reid at #300 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Reid mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Ryan and Reid boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.