Ryan
Traces to the Irish surname Ryan (Ó Riain), built on an older personal name, Rian, whose own sense is not settled.
Meaning and origin
Ryan started out as an Irish surname, Ó Riain, worn by the descendants of a man called Rian, and only later crossed over into use as a first name.
How to pronounce Ryan
| English (US) | RY-un /ˈraɪ.ən/ |
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