Ryan (given name)
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Not to be confused with Rayan.
Ryan is an English-language given name of Irish origin. Traditionally a male name, it has been used increasingly for both boys and girls since the 1970s. It comes from the Irish surname Ryan, which in turn comes from the Old Irish name Rían (Irish: Rian).[1] Popular modern sources typically suggest that the name means "Little king",[2][3] but the original meaning is unknown.[4] According to John Ryan, Professor of Early and Medieval History at University College Dublin, "Rian, like Niall, seems to be so ancient that its meaning was lost before records began."[4]