Zachary vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zachary

Boy #194 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Zachary Rank #194

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #194 for Zachary.

Is Zachary or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Zachary at #194 in the United States.

What do Zachary and Ryan mean?

Zachary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Zachary and Ryan boy or girl names?

Zachary is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.