Little king
Ryon is a variant of the Irish name Ryan, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Riain. It combines the word 'rí', meaning king, with a diminutive suffix, resulting in the meaning 'little king'. While less common than the standard spelling, it maintains the same noble heritage.
Less common today
Ryon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,520 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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