Jackson vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Jackson Rank #35

Riley Rank #229

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Jackson or Riley more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Riley mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Jackson and Riley boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.