Ryan is a given name in English, Persian, and Arabic languages. The English Ryan originates from the surname Ryan, which is an Anglicised form of the Irish O ó. Riain The Irish / Rian rían ryan means. little kingyan is a given name in English, Persian, and Arabic languages. The English Ryan originates from the surname Ryan, which is an Anglicised form of the Irish O ó. Riain The Irish / Rian rían ryan means. Little king Ryan (Or Rayan) ar rayyan Is an arabic name. As well rayyan is An indirect quranic name. for boys