Ryan vs Waylon

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 #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

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Ryan Rank #87

Waylon Rank #65

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Waylon more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Waylon mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ryan and Waylon boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.