Brody vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Brody Rank #224

Riley Rank #229

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Brody or Riley more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Brody and Riley mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Brody and Riley boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.