Ryō

Ryō is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning “both.” In 2024 it was given to 61 boys in the United States.

Ryō at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“both”

About the name Ryō

Ryō belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “both” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ryō first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2327 in 2024, and in 2024 61 babies received the name — 778 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ryō in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#2327 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Ryō in 2024
61
Total since 1880
778

Ryō in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2142 in 2000
Babies named Ryō in 2025
6
Total since 1996
99

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ryō mean?

Ryō means “both” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ryō a boy or girl name?

Ryō is a boy name. In 2024, 61 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ryō?

Ryō comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Ryō?

Ryō first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #2327 in 2024, and 61 babies were given the name in 2024.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.