Jonathan vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Jonathan Rank #83

Riley Rank #229

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Jonathan or Riley more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Riley mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Jonathan and Riley boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.