Ryan vs Romeo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #283 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pilgrim to Rome; from Rome"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Italian Spanish American English

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Ryan Rank #87

Romeo Rank #283

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #283 for Romeo.

Is Ryan or Romeo more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Romeo at #283 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Romeo mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Romeo means "pilgrim to Rome; from Rome" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Ryan and Romeo boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Romeo is primarily a boy name.