Adam vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Adam Rank #100

Riley Rank #229

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Adam or Riley more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Adam and Riley mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Adam and Riley boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.