Alex vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Alex Rank #205

Riley Rank #229

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Alex or Riley more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Alex and Riley mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Alex and Riley boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.