Brandon vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brandon

Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Brandon Rank #230

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Brandon or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Riley mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Brandon and Riley boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.