Ryan vs Tobias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #280 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is good; Yahweh is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ryan Rank #87

Tobias Rank #280

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #280 for Tobias.

Is Ryan or Tobias more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Tobias at #280 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Tobias mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Tobias means "God is good; Yahweh is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ryan and Tobias boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Tobias is primarily a boy name.