Ryan
BoyOrigin: Irish · English
Meaning
“little king”
Cultural Notes
Derived from the Irish surname O'Riain meaning descendant of Rian; exploded in popularity in the United States from the 1970s onward.
Popularity
Rarity: common
Peak decade: 1990s
Community likes: 8
Famous People Named Ryan
- Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Seacrest, Ryan Gosling
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