Ayden vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Ayden Rank #213

Riley Rank #229

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Ayden or Riley more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Riley mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Ayden and Riley boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.