Dash vs Wiley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Dash Rank #969

Wiley Rank #1,162

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1162 for Wiley.

Is Dash or Wiley more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Dash and Wiley mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Dash and Wiley boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.