Anthony vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#87
Total SSA Count
3,892
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Ryan Rank #87

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #87 for Ryan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

Ryan ___

  • Ryan James
  • Ryan Michael
  • Ryan Patrick
  • Ryan Thomas
  • Ryan Cole
  • Ryan Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Ryan

Connor Aidan Brendan Kaitlyn Meghan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Ryan more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Ryan mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Anthony and Ryan boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.

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