Ryan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

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Ryan Rank #87

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Theodore mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ryan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.