Ryan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Boy

Meaning

Little king.

Etymology

From Irish Ó Riain meaning descendant of Rian (little king).

Pronunciation

/ˈraɪən/

Popularity

US

2020:#54

2021:#59

Quick Facts

Length:: 4 letters
Syllables:: 2
Ending:: -n

Origin

Themes

Nicknames & Variants

Nicknames:

Ry

Variants:

Rian

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