Ryan vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Ryan Rank #87

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Roman mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Ryan and Roman boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.