Ryan
RY-ən
Popularity
#702
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
987,785
Peak Year
#30,479 in 1985
First Recorded
1906
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of Irish origin, derived from the surname *Ó Riain*, meaning 'descendant of Rian'. The given name Rian possibly means 'little king'.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Ryan Reynolds
Canadian-American actor and producer
Ryan Gosling
Canadian actor and musician
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