Name Ryan Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Ryan

Ryan is a ♀ girl’s name and ♂ boy’s name. Ryan thus belongs to the gender-neutral unisex names.

Origin of the name Ryan

Ryan derived from the Irish surname Ó Riain or the original form Rioghan. It is a name for both boys and girls.

What is the meaning of the name Ryan?

Ryan means “descendant of Rían” and “little king” (from Irish “rí” = king).

Pronunciation of Ryan

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