Elliot vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Elliot Rank #150

Riley Rank #229

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Elliot or Riley more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Riley mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Elliot and Riley boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.