Indy
Meaning
"independent one"
Origin: American
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #782
- Total SSA Count
- 361
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"independent one"
Origin: American
"little king"
Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)
Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #782 for Indy.
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Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Indy at #782 in the United States.
Indy means "independent one" (American origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).
Indy is primarily a girl name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.