Jason vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#148
Total SSA Count
2,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jase

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jason Rank #148
Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #148 for Jason.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jason ___

  • Jason Michael
  • Jason Thomas
  • Jason Lee
  • Jason Alexander
  • Jason Robert
  • Jason William

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 Jason

Ryan Kevin Amanda Jennifer Tyler

If you choose Ryan

Connor Aidan Brendan Kaitlyn Meghan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jason or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and Ryan mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Jason and Ryan boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.

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