Ryan vs Theo

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 #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

English Greek French German American

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Ryan Rank #87

Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Theo mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Ryan and Theo boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.