Ryan: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Ryan · 1 syllable
Everything about the name Ryan: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Little king»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Irish
Popularity
71 out of 100
Where Ryan is popular
- BrazilArpen-Brasil / Portal da Transparencia do Registro CivilTop 50
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Ryan
With its Irish heritage, Ryan has long been valued for its meaning, "Little king." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Ryan is said Ryan (1 syllable). Ryan is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Ryan is a steadily chosen option, scoring 71 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as royal.
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FAQ
What does the name Ryan mean?+
The name Ryan means "Little king".
What is the origin of the name Ryan?+
Ryan is a name of Irish origin.
Is Ryan a girl or boy name?+
Ryan is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Ryan?+
Ryan is pronounced Ryan (1 syllable).
Is Ryan a popular name?+
Ryan is a steadily chosen option, scoring 71 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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