Ryan vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Ryan Rank #87

Richard Rank #232

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Ryan or Richard more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Richard mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ryan and Richard boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.