Aaron vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Aaron Rank #79

Riley Rank #229

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Aaron or Riley more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Riley mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Aaron and Riley boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.