Ryan vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Ryan Rank #87

Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Thomas mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Ryan and Thomas boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.