Ryan vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Ryan Rank #87

Robert Rank #90

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Ryan or Robert more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Robert mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Ryan and Robert boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.