Gohan vs Ryo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gohan

Boy #2,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cooked rice, meal"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Anime fan communities

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,450
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Go

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gohan Rank #2,450
Ryo Rank #2,330

Ryo is more popular, ranked #2330 vs #2450 for Gohan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gohan ___

  • Gohan Ray
  • Gohan James
  • Gohan Lee
  • Gohan Kai
  • Gohan Ren
  • Gohan Zane

Ryo ___

  • Ryo James
  • Ryo Alexander
  • Ryo William
  • Ryo Thomas
  • Ryo Kai
  • Ryo Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gohan

Goten Trunks Vegeta Piccolo Krillin

If you choose Ryo

Kai Hana Sora Yuki Ren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gohan or Ryo more popular?

Ryo is more popular, ranked #2330 compared to Gohan at #2450 in the United States.

What do Gohan and Ryo mean?

Gohan means "cooked rice, meal" (Japanese origin). Ryo means "dragon" (Japanese origin).

Are Gohan and Ryo boy or girl names?

Gohan is primarily a boy name. Ryo is primarily a boy name.

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