Ryan Gosling
La La Land, The Notebook, Blade Runner 2049
Ryan Thomas Gosling (born November 12, 1980) is a Canadian actor and filmmaker who has become one of the most celebrated performers of his generation. Born in London, Ontario, he began his career as a child actor on the Mickey Mouse Club before transitioning to film roles that showcased his dramatic range. Gosling gained widespread recognition for his performances in The Notebook (2004), Half Nelson (2006), and Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011). His collaborations with director Nicolas Winding Refn in Drive (2011) and Only God Forgives (2013) demonstrated his willingness to take on challenging, unconventional roles. In recent years, he has achieved critical and commercial success with La La Land (2016), for which he received an Academy Award nomination, and Blade Runner 2049 (2017). Beyond acting, Gosling is involved in music and has shown interest in filmmaking and producing. His career is marked by careful role selection and a commitment to artistic integrity, making him a respected figure in contemporary cinema.
Ryan Lochte
Olympic swimmer, 12 Olympic medals, 200m individual medley champion
Ryan Reynolds
Deadpool, The Proposal, Aviation Gin founder
Ryan Adams
Whiskeytown founder, singer-songwriter, alternative country pioneer
Ryan Seacrest
American Idol host, E! News host, media producer
Ryan Phillippe
Cruel Intentions, Flags of Our Fathers, Secrets and Lies
Ryan Giggs
Manchester United winger, 13 Premier League titles, Welsh football legend
Ryan White
AIDS activist, Ryan White CARE Act
Entertainment
Canadian
1980
Thinking about the name
Ryan
Irish origin
“Derived from the Irish Gaelic Ó Riain, meaning 'little king' or 'little ruler.' Ryan emerged from Irish surnames and became one of the most popular given names globally in the late 20th century. The name balances casual approachability with an undertone of strength and leadership.”