Tyler vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Tyler Rank #191

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #191 for Tyler.

Is Tyler or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do Tyler and Ryan mean?

Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Tyler and Ryan boy or girl names?

Tyler is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.