Meaning: From Rian; little king is a traditional interpretation
The story
Ryan comes from the Irish surname Ó Riain. The given name Rian has an uncertain origin, so little king should be presented as a familiar interpretation rather than proven fact.
Nicknames
- Ry
Spellings & variants
- Rian
- Ryne
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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Style
Origins
Ryan comes from Irish.
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