David vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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David Rank #31

Riley Rank #229

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #229 for Riley.

Is David or Riley more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do David and Riley mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are David and Riley boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.