Dylan vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Girl #696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh American English Irish

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Dylan Rank #696

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #696 for Dylan.

Is Dylan or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Dylan at #696 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Riley mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Dylan and Riley boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a girl name. Riley is primarily a boy name.