Rian
REE-an
Popularity
#3202
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Irish
Total Births
8,928
Peak Year
#280 in 2021
First Recorded
1948
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Rian is an Irish name, a short form of Ryan, derived from the Gaelic name Ríain, meaning 'little king' or 'kingly'.
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