Ryan vs Rowan

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 #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

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Ryan Rank #87

Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Rowan mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ryan and Rowan boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.