Male/Unisex
Ryan
Name Meaning:
Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Riain, meaning "descendant of Rian." Rian possibly means "little king." Primarily male.
Noteable Namesakes
Ryan Reynolds (Actor - Male); Ryan Gosling (Actor - Male); Ryan Seacrest (TV Host - Male); Meg Ryan (Actress - surname); Ryan Phillippe (Actor - Male)
Origin
Irish Gaelic
Popularity
US: #64 (Male), #617 (Female), UK: #71 (Male), #932 (Female)
Variations/Nicknames
Rian; Ryann (Female); Ryne
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