Boy Name

Ryan

"Little king, descendant of the king"

Ranked #87 for boys

About the Name Ryan

Meaning

Little king, descendant of the king

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#87

Girl Rank

#702

Ryan is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "Little king, descendant of the king" and Currently ranked #87 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Celtic names.

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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

RR Ryan Reynolds
RG Ryan Gosling

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 1
Letters: 4
Starts with: R
Origin: Celtic

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