Boy Name
Ryan
"Little king or descendant of the king, symbolizing royalty."
Ranked #87 for boys
About the Name Ryan
Meaning
Little king or descendant of the king, symbolizing royalty.
Origin
IrishGender
Boy
First Letter
RBoy Rank
#87
Girl Rank
#702
Ryan is a boy name of Irish origin. The name means "Little king or descendant of the king, symbolizing royalty." and Currently ranked #87 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Irish names.
Popularity Over Time
#1968 1950
#11405 1960
#141779 1970
#285131 1980
#245237 1990
#179141 2000
#97251 2010
#25063 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Ryan
- RG Ryan Gosling (actor)
- RR Ryan Reynolds (actor)