Ryder vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryder

Boy #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horseman, knight"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Ryder Rank #134

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #134 for Ryder.

Is Ryder or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Ryder at #134 in the United States.

What do Ryder and Ryan mean?

Ryder means "horseman, knight" (Old English origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Ryder and Ryan boy or girl names?

Ryder is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.