Thomas vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Thomas Rank #39

Ryan Rank #87

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

Is Thomas or Ryan more popular?

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

What do Thomas and Ryan mean?

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

Are Thomas and Ryan boy or girl names?

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