Jacob vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Jacob Rank #41

Riley Rank #229

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Jacob or Riley more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Riley mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Jacob and Riley boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.