Jake vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Jake Rank #423

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Riley mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Jake and Riley boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.