Ryan vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ryan Rank #87

Simon Rank #251

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Ryan or Simon more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Simon mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ryan and Simon boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.