Ryan
- Irish: Kingly
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Description:
If you think your little boy is going to rule the stuffed animal kingdom hand over fist, then Ryan may be an appropriate name. This Irish name meaning "little king" is a perennial boys name favorite. It was huge in the 80s, and remains popular today. Recently some parents have been using it as a girls' name, but it's still primarily known as a name fit for a boy.
Popularity:
How popular is Ryan? Here's how many babies were named Ryan over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Ranking Name
Famous Namesakes:
Actor Ryan Gosling, Actor Ryan Reynolds, TV Host Ryan Seacreast, Actor Ryan Phillippe, Musician Ryan Adams, Actor Ryan O'Neal, Swimmer Ryan Lochte
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Pete Sampras, Son of Anthony Quinn, Son of Marc Anthony
Syllables:
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