Ian vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Ian Rank #75

Riley Rank #229

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Ian or Riley more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Ian and Riley mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Ian and Riley boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.