Ryan vs Sebastian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"from Sebastia"

Origin: Latin

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Ryan Rank #87

Sebastian Rank #14

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Sebastian more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Sebastian mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin).

Are Ryan and Sebastian boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Sebastian is primarily a boy name.